Speaking to Jacob and Israel by the Merit of the Fathers

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 276:3

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·

Another interpretation: "to the house of Jacob"—by the merit of Jacob; "and tell the children of Israel"—by the merit of Israel.

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