Guiding Questions: I Kings 9

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

This was the second prophetic vision experienced by King Solomon. The first was in Gibeon (I Kings 3:5)
The meaning of “arei miscenot” (I Kings 9:19) is unclear. For possible parallels which will help determine the words’ meaning see Exodus 1:11 and Deuteronomy 8:9.
What are the possible occasions on which Solomon used to offer up the sacrifices of which I Kings 9:25 speaks?
What is the connection of the last 3 verses of the chapter to everything else that had come before these verses? Is there a connection between these verses and the beginning of I Kings 10? speaks.

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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: Kings I, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: I Kings 9, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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