Three Commands for the Land - King, Temple, Blotting Out Amalek

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Ki Teitzei 17:2

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

To appoint a king over them, as it is written (Deuteronomy 17:15): "You shall surely set a king over yourself." And to build the House of Choice, as it is written (Exodus 25:8): "And they shall make Me a sanctuary." And to blot out the remembrance of Amalek, as it is said: "You shall blot out the remembrance of Amalek."

Themes

KingsTempleCommandments

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