Guiding Questions: II Samuel 2

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Immediately, in the first verse of our chapter, we note the difference between the way Saul conducted himself and how David behaved. What is the difference? Why the contrast?
What is the city of Hevron famous for in the Bible?
What is the significance of the fact that the people of Judah anointed David again after Samuel had anointed him?
What do you think is the literary purpose of the narrative of the battle between Yoav’s men and the men faithful to Avner?
What is the Hebrew word that the text uses to describe the fighting the two groups engage in? See II Samuel 2:14.

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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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 II, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: II Samuel 2, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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