Lilith, The Queen Of Zemargad

Targum to Job 1:15

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And straightaway there fell upon them Lilith, queen of Zemargad, and she carried them off; and as for the young men, her hosts slew them by the edge of the sword. And I alone escaped, I by myself, to tell you.

Themes

DemonsHellAdam EveJudgmentLilith

Original Sources

  • Targum to Job 1:15
  • Kabbalot in Mada'ei ha-Yahadut 2:257
  • Zohar 3:19a.

Biblical References

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