Guiding Questions: II Kings 9

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What does the expression “gird your loins” mean in the context of the prophetic literature that you have read until now?
What does the Hebrew word “ramah” mean? (as in Ramot Gilad)
Notice that the people refer to Elisha as a “madman.” It is interesting that even the text acknowledges that many people who are contemporaries of the prophet see him as having lost his mind.
This is a very powerful and violent chapter. In a sentence, identify the theme of this chapter and then reflect on its religious message.

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

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

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