Prophet Pearls #26 -Shemini- 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17

About this episode

This episode discusses the Haftorah reading from 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17, focusing on the story of moving the Ark of God and God's promise to David.

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17. It accompanies the Torah portion Shemini (Leviticus 9:1–11:47). This passage relates the story of moving the Ark of God to the City of David. David wanted to build a temple or house for God, but was not permitted to do so. In fact, God promised that He would be the one to build a “house” for David, and that David’s royal line would be perpetuated through his son Solomon. Listen to Keith Johnson and Nehemia Gor...

People in this episode

Host: Keith Johnson

Guest: Nehemia Gordon

Topics covered

• Prophet reading
• Haftorah
• Ark of God
• City of David
• David's temple
• God's promise

Keywords

• Prophet Pearls
• Haftorah
• Ark of God
• David
• temple
• God's promise
• 2 Samuel
• Leviticus

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17, Leviticus 9:1–11:47

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