Why Ishmael Dwells Yet Falls Before His Brothers

Midrash Aggadah, Genesis 25:18

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"In the presence of all his brothers he fell" (Genesis 25:18). He prevailed over them, and they became a help to him. One verse says "he shall dwell" (Genesis 16:12), and one verse says "he fell." Before he stretched out his hand against the Temple — "he shall dwell"; after he stretched out his hand against the House — "he fell." May the Name cast him down soon, Amen.

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Divine JusticeAbrahamCreationHumorWit

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