When Israel went out of Egypt, Moses said — ‘and God

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 1026:6

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 14, 2025

When Israel went out of Egypt, Moses said: ‘and God delivered Israel that day’ (Exodus 14:30); and when Israel went out of Jerusalem Jeremiah said: ‘God has put me into the hands of those I cannot withstand.’ (Lamentations 1:14)

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Moses Prophecy Holy Land

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