In the Valley of Jericho Now Can the Valley

Mekhilta Tractate Amalek 2:30

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Variantly: "in the valley of Jericho": Now can the valley of Jericho not be seen by any person? (The intent is:) Just as a plain is cultivated, one field of wheat, another of barley, so He showed him all of Eretz Yisrael cultivated as the valley of Jericho.

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