Benjamin the Wolf Who Eats Jericho at Dawn and Bethel at Dusk

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 161:3

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Another interpretation: "In the morning he shall devour the prey" (Genesis 49:27) - this refers to Jericho, which ripens its fruits early. "And at evening he shall divide the spoil" - this refers to Beth El, which is late in bringing forth its fruits.

Themes

TribesHoly LandPatriarchs

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