Going to Your Fathers in Peace and What It Really Means

The Midrash of Philo 15:1

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

What is the meaning of, "But thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace, being nourished in a fair old age?" (Genesis 15:15).

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Creation Divine Justice Humor Wisdom Supernatural

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