Guiding Questions: II Kings 16

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Note here that Ahaz, the King of Judah, plunders the treasury of the Temple and uses this money to placate the king of Assyria with a bribe. We have seen this before.
In what ways did Ahaz show disdain for the Temple in Jerusalem? Why did he behave in these ways?
In the Temple in Jerusalem, out of what material was the altar composed?
When were meal-offerings generally offered? What are some examples of libations that were brought in the Temple?

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

Post tags: II Kings 16, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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