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Category Archives: Book of Joshua
That whole “Nazirite” thing
A quick word search on “Nazirite[s]” show only the following: Num 6:2-21 – used at least 10 times Judges 13:5,7 and 16:17 (Samson) Amos 2:11-12 This made me wonder if Numbers 6 was created primarily to explain Judges 13. I … Continue reading
Was Rahab really a prostitute?
“RACHAV” is the Hebrew name for Rahab, in Joshua Chapter 2. Targum [referring to the Aramaic translation] renders “ZONAH” as PUNDIQTA which literally means seller of foods. Rashi understands the Targum literally, but Radak argues that Targum translated euphemistically; just … Continue reading