Noah Cursed Canaan and Joel Fulfilled the Prophecy

Mekhilta Tractate Pischa 12:22

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

Similarly, (Yoel 4:8) "and I will sell your sons and your daughters, etc." And where did he speak it? (Genesis 9:25) "And he (Noach) said: Cursed is Canaan. A servant of servants will he be to his brothers."

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Genesis 9:25

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