Wars of Jacob against Sichem

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 337

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 20, 2025

Wars of Jacob against Sichem.

Midr. Hagadol Gen. Vayyehi, f. 153 a.

Midr. Vayisau.

cf. Gen. R. ch. 80, 97.

Jerahmeel, ed. Gaster XXXVI, 6, p. 80 and Introd. p. XXXI f.

Bahya Com. Gen. Va- yishlah, ed. Ven. 1544, f. 48 a.

Tanh. B. Intro, p. 127.

Yalk. § 133.

Sef. Hayashar, ch. 37 to 41 (English).

Jellinek, B. H. HI. p. 1—6.

Josippon, ed. Cunath, f. 37 a.

Testament of XII Patriarchs, Testament of Juda.

Book of Jubilees, ch. 34.

Zunz G. V., p. 145, 292 note f.

Breithaupt, III, 13, p. 214.

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Patriarchs War Jacob

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