Guiding Questions: I Kings 11

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Is there a thematic connection between the last chapter and the opening verses of our chapter?
Refer to Deuteronomy 7:3 for forbidden marriages.
How was it possible that after all that Solomon had done for God and after all the wealth with which God had blessed Solomon’s kingdom, Solomon was unfaithful? What are your thoughts on Solomon’s tragic fall?
Recall God’s promise to Solomon in I Kings 9:6-7.
In I Kings 11:38 we have a phrase that is often heard at Jewish weddings. What does “ba’yit ne’eman” mean?
According to rabbinic understanding, name the books that Solomon authored.

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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 I, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: I Kings 11, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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