Guiding Questions: I Samuel 11

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why did the Ammonites agree to give the Israelites seven days of respite?
Is God present anywhere in our chapter?
What do you think of Saul’s motivational tactics?
How is the “making of Saul King” in this chapter different from the anointing of Saul which we have already read about?

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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: Neviim (Prophets), Samuel I, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

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

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