The Tower of Eder and the Messiah's Future Arrival

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on Genesis 35:21

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 20, 2026

And Jakob proceeded and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder, the place from whence, it is to be, the King Meshiha will be revealed at the end of the days.

Themes

Messiah Patriarchs Prophecy Holy Land

Biblical References

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