Guiding Questions: II Samuel 24

Exploring Judaism

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

In the first verse of this chapter we read: “And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel.” What was the “first” time God’s anger was kindled?
Why was God angry at Israel?
If God commissioned David to take the census, why did this act warrant punishment? Moreover, why did David admit any wrongdoing? (see II Samuel 24:10)
What is the sin inherent in taking a census of Jews?
II Samuel 24:14 may be found where in our liturgy?
What is the “sin” in II Samuel 24:17 that David is referring to?

Author

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?).
View all posts

Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
We are grateful to be able to share this material.

Author

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 II, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: II Samuel 24, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

Find meaning in your inbox. Sign up for our emails!

Exploring Judaism is a home for the TorahRefers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, also called the Five Books of Moses, Pentateuch or the Hebrew equivalent, Humash. This is also called the Written Torah. The term may also refer to teachings that expound on Jewish tradition. of Conservative Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. There is always something to learn and explore.