Rabbi Elazar Hamodai on God Did Not Merely Command the Destruction

Mekhilta Tractate Amalek 2:48

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

R. Elazar Hamodai says: The Holy One Blessed be He swears by His throne of glory: I shall not leave child or grandchild of Amalek under the heavens,

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Wisdom Divine Throne Kings Covenant Heaven

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