Guiding Questions: II Kings 25

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. According to the Rabbis what is the date when Nebuchadnezzer’s army breached the outer walls of Jerusalem? What is the date of the Temple’s ultimate destruction?
  2. Consult Jeremiah 52:12 for an alternative date when the Temple was destroyed.
  3. Note — the harsh language and vivid imagery of this chapter which serve to confirm the fact that God’s promise was ultimately fulfilled.
  4. Reflecting back on the entire book of Kings, identify the most prevalent theme and religious message of the book. Is the narrative compelling? Does it speak to you as a Jew and as a person?
  5. Is there ultimately any comfort offered at the end of this book? How does the author of the book leave his readers

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