Satan and Peninnah Acted for the Sake of Heaven

Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 77:10

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Rabbi Levi said: Both Satan and Peninnah directed their intent for the sake of Heaven. Satan, so that no man should be considered righteous like Abraham [tested him for that purpose]. Peninnah, as it is written, "And her rival provoked her sorely, to make her fret" - in order to make her storm [against God, and thereby drive her to prayer]. When Rav Acha expounded this in Papunya, Satan arose and kissed his feet [in gratitude for defending his intent].

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