"top" — the deeds of the patriarchs; "hill" — the deeds of the matriarchs.... "with the staff of G–d in my hand": Moses said before the Holy One Blessed be He: L–rd of the universe, with this staff You took Israel out of Egypt. With this staff You split the sea for them. With this staff You wrought miracles and mighty acts for them. With this staff You will perform miracles and mighty acts for them at this time.