Талмуд к Шмуэль Б 12:8

MISHNAH: The king does not judge⁶⁶In the theory of the Yerushalmi this is biblical law, even though historically the administration of justice was the hallmark of kingship. Historically, the explanation of the Babli (19a) has much to recommend it, that the Mishnaic theory of kingship, positing total separation of the executive from the judiciary, is a reaction to the misrule of the later Hasmoneans and the Herodians., nor may one judge him;⁶⁷This would be too dangerous for judges and witnesses. he does not testify, nor may one testify against him; he does not give ḥalîṣah, nor does one give ḥalîṣah to his wife⁶⁸The ceremony would not be consistent with the dignity of his office/. He does not marry in levirate, nor may one marry his wife in levirate. Rebbi Jehudah says, if he wants to give ḥalîṣah or marry in levirate, let his good deeds be remembered. They told him, even if he wants to, one does not listen to him⁶⁹The king is obliged to sustain his dignity.. One may not marry his widow; Rebbi Jehudah says, a king may marry a king’s widow⁷⁰This seems to have been Solomon’s interpretation when he ordered Adoniah killed for asking Avishag’s hand (1K. 2:22)., since we find that David married Saul’s widow, as it is said⁷¹2S. 12:8.: I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives on your breast.

Rebbi Zeriqan in the name of Rebbi Ḥanina: His father-in-law’s wife¹¹⁴Who is not his wife’s mother. The Babli disagrees, 21a. Tosaphot report that Rabbenu Tam did follow the Yerushalmi in a case at Provins (Champagne), but his contemporaries objected. is forbidden because of the bad impression. If¹¹⁵The word was missing in the text; it was inserted by the corrector. It probably should have been אִין since אִי meaning “if” is Babylonian. you want to say it is biblical, did not David marry Riṣpah bat Ayyah¹¹⁶His father-in-law Saul’s concubine.? As it was said¹¹⁷2S. 12:8.: “I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives in your bosom.” Rebbi Jeremiah in the name of Rebbi Eleazar: Two stepchildren who grow up in the same house¹¹⁸And are not related. are forbidden to marry because of the bad impression. A case came before Rebbi Ḥanina ben Rebbi Abbahu. He said, they should marry in a place where they are not known¹¹⁹In line with the general attitude of the Yerushalmi, cf. Kilaim 9, Notes 34ff..

HALAKHAH: “He shall not add wives,” etc. Rav Cahana said¹⁷⁸Babli 21a., because of the sixth Yitream by Egla¹³⁹2S. 3:5. Only Michal is called “David’s wife” (1S. 25:44). The problem that Yitreˋam was born in Hebron is not addressed; it is discussed in the Babli, 21a.. What is written there? At least, I shall give you twice as many¹⁷⁹2S. 12:8. The verses 2S. 3:2–5 prove that David had six wives in Hebron. The prophet Nathan then told David that God would have given him an addition of twice as many wives, for a total of 3×6=18, had he not sinned with Batseba. Therefore, 18 wives for a king have Divine sanction..