The Great Horror of Darkness That Fell Upon Abraham

The Midrash of Philo 12:1

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

What is the meaning of the words, "About the time of the setting of the sun a trance fell upon Abraham; and lo, a great horror of darkness came over him?" (Genesis 15:12).

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