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Ba’al Haturim on connections between the fall of Yishmael and the offspring of Yitschok

Written by Benjamin A Rose

The end of last week’s Parsha (Chayei Soro) finishes with the words, “Al Pnei Kol Echov Nafal” – “Over all his brothers he (Yishmael) shall fall”. This week’s Parsha starts with the words, “ViAyleh Toldos Yitzchok” – “And these are the offspring of Yitzchok”.

Baal HaTurim explains the connection. “Al Pnei Kol Echov Nafal” – when Yishmael – (the Arabs) will fall, then, “ViAyleh Toldos Yitzchok” – Mashiach Ben David will come from the descendants of Yitzchok.

The fall of Yishmael is a prerequisite for the coming of the Mashiach.

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