Guiding Questions: II Samuel 18

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why did the soldiers insist that David stay behind?
What type of “aid” did they believe David could afford them (II Samuel 18:3)?
What is meant by the idea that the “forest devoured more of the people than the sword”? (II Samuel 18:8)
Why did Yoav decide to ignore David’s instructions and kill Absalom?
Why did Yoav not want Ahimaatz to bring the news to David?

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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 18, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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