Why Should God of the Jews Be Any Different

Mekhilta Tractate Shirah 6:7

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

Sancheriv and all of his ranks, viz. (Isaiah 37:24) "Through your servants you have blasphemed my L–rd, etc.) — (II Chronicles 32:21) "and the L–rd sent an angel who annihilated every warrior, etc."

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