Guiding Questions: Judges 7

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why does the first verse identify Gideon as Yerubaal?
What is the point of reducing the number of warriors?
How does Judges 7:5 serve as a meaningful test re: the mode of worship of the warriors?
Of the 10,000, 300 are left — what does this indicate as to the “worship patterns” of the Israelites?
The author describes the enemy as very numerous (Judges 7:12) — including not only Amalek but “Bnei Kedem.” Who are the latter?
What is Gideon’s strategy?
What is the final outcome of the battle?

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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: Judges, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh Yomi, Torah

Post tags: Judges 7, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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