Michael Forces Nebuchadnezzar Into the Holy of Holies

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayeshev 15:1

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

Another interpretation of (Gen. 39:1): "And Joseph was brought down to Egypt." This is what Scripture says (Eccl. 10:7): "I have seen slaves upon horses." This refers to Nebuchadnezzar, who destroyed the Temple, for he did not enter into it because he was afraid. What did Michael do? He descended and seized his horse, and brought him into the Holy of Holies. And the Holy Spirit says (ibid.): "I have seen slaves upon horses" — this is Nebuchadnezzar; "and princes walking like slaves upon the ground" (ibid.) — this is Michael, as it is said (Dan. 10:21): "except Michael your prince."

Themes

AngelsTemple Destruction

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