David Accepts the Verdict of Heaven Upon His Own Wounds

Sifra, Mekhilta deMiluim II 24

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

24) David did so, viz. (Tehillim 38:6): "My wounds have oozed forth and putrefied (my flesh) because of my wrongdoing."

Themes

RepentanceDavidHeavenDivine JusticeAdam Eve

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