“You, Lord, are enthroned forever; Your throne is from

Midrash Rabbah Eikhah Rabbah 5:19

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 2, 2025

“You, Lord, are enthroned forever; Your throne is from generation to generation” (Lamentations 5:1)9).“You, Lord, are enthroned forever; Your throne is from generation to generation.” Is there sitting without a throne, and is there a king without a queen?26In order for God’s kingdom to be complete, the Temple, compared to the king’s throne, must be rebuilt, and He must restore His relationship with Israel, who are compared to the queen.

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