Guiding Questions: II Kings 19

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What is a “birthstool” that II Kings 19:3 discusses?
Explain the image that Hezekiah invokes of the “God of Israel, who dwells between the kruvim.” (II Kings 19:15)
Note the author’s switch to religious poetry and imagery. This section stands in stark contrast to many sections of this book.
Why does God seem to have “a change of heart,” in this chapter when He takes decisive action to assist the Israelites against their enemies? Why here and now?

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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 19, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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