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Guiding Questions: Psalms 72

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

For whom does the Psalmist bespeak God’s interest?
What is it that God is asked to bestow on the king and his son?
Is it possible that “the king” and “the king’s son” refer to David and Solomon?
In Psalms 72:4 who, in particular, deserve the attention of the ruler?
What is asked of God for the ruling king (Psalms 72:5-10)?
But, if these things are to come to the king (Psalms 72:12) what is he especially charged to do?
Would Psalms 72:15 hint at Solomon and the visit of the Queen of Sheba?
When all is said and done, however, if the king is to succeed, what is the source of his success and blessing (Psalms 72:18-19)?
Would Psalms 72:20 be a “proof text” that this particular Psalm was actually composed by David?
Returning to Psalms 72:18-19, they are included in the Shaharit service, why?

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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: Ketuvim (Writings), Psalms, Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Perek Yomi (USCJ), Psalms 72

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