Guiding Questions: II Kings 23

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

What did Josiah read to the people of Israel (specifically, what passages)? When was the last time the people had heard such words?
What were the “mazalot” that Josiah abolished in II Kings 23:5?
Where is the Kidron Valley now?
Why was it that, after abolishing all the idol worship in Jerusalem, Josiah called for a Passover sacrifice? What is the particular focus of this religious act?
Why was it that after all the good that Josiah had done, so much of which was clearly unprecedented, God was still not placated?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism

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 23, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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