Guiding Questions: I Samuel 4

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why did Israel go out to war against the Philistines? When did the animosity between the Philistines and the Israelites begin?
What is the meaning of the Israelite encampment “Even Ha-ezer?”
Are there other examples in the Tanach when the ark of the covenant is taken out to war?
Why did the “man from Benjamin” who ran from the battle to Shiloh have his garments torn?
Can the capturing of the ark by the Philistines be seen as part of God’s plan?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Neviim (Prophets), Samuel I, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: I Samuel 4, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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