Guiding Questions: II Samuel 24

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. In the first verse of this chapter we read: “And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.” What was the “first” time God’s anger was kindled?
  2. Why was God angry at Israel?
  3. If God commissioned David to take the census, why did this act warrant punishment? Moreover, why did David admit any wrongdoing? (see II Samuel 24:10)
  4. What is the sin inherent in taking a census of Jews?
  5. II Samuel 24:14 may be found where in our liturgy?
  6. What is the “sin” in II Samuel 24:17 that David is referring to?

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