Guiding Questions: II Samuel 16

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What words characterize David’s emotional disposition in this chapter?
What is the Hebrew word the text uses for figs? Why does it use this particular word?
Note I Kings 2:8 for David’s ultimate attitude towards Shimi.
What was the nature of Achitophel’s counsel to Absalom? Why would this advice “strengthen” the hands of all that were with Achitophel?
II Samuel 15:22 reads, “and Absalom lay with his father’s concubines with the full knowledge of all Israel.” How is this a fulfillment of Nathan’s prophesy? (See II Samuel 12:11.)

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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 16, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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