‘One’ rises in the sling – and this is the Lower Shekhinah, and one in the bow – this is the covenant, the Righteous-One. About it is stated: cantillation-notes shophar holekh ֣, pazer gadol ֡. Its arrows are the righteous of Israel, who have accepted the covenant, and in whose merit they go forth out of exile.xxixSee Pirqei d-Rabbi Eli’ezer Ch.28
And the mystery of the matter: (Gen. 47:23)... behold there is seed for you... – which are the drops.
Those Tannaim and Amoraim above rose, and they blessed him, and they said: ‘May the shield (matarah) [Var. crown (’atarah) ] protect you, from arrows in the exile! About you it is stated: (Ps. 91:5) Do not fear the terror of the night, from the arrow that flies by day. And may the bow and arrow of the side of holiness protect you: (Ps. 91:4)... and under his wings you shall take refuge, His truth is an encompassing shield.