Guiding Questions: II Samuel 7

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is the rationale of God’s response to David’s desire to build “a house of cedar for the ark”?
Why does God not want David to build a Temple for God’s presence?
Where in our liturgy does II Samuel 7:23 appear?
What does David ultimately pray for at the end of the chapter?

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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 II, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: II Samuel 7, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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