Guiding Questions: II Samuel 23

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What does the expression “these are the last words of David” mean in the context of this chapter?
Note that, already in David’s own time, he was considered the “sweet singer of Israel.” (II Samuel 23:1)
Compare this chapter to the content of I Chronicles 11.
What is the connection between this chapter and the content of the previous chapter?
What is the “kri” of the “ketiv” of the word “chai” in verse 20? What is the difference in meaning between the two?

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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 23, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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