Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Eliyahu runs away to Be’er Sheva to be far from the nation. God commands him to go to Horev in order to reconnect with the nation. However, after Eliyahu...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The three destructive forces of wind, earthquake, and fire in Eliyahu’s revelation parallel the destructive swords of Haza’el, Yehu and Elisha, which...
"They Seek My Life, to Take It"
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Despite God’s criticism, Eliyahu maintains his zealous position. The Midrash criticizes Eliyahu’s outward display of zealotry as concealing a desire for...
Revelation in a "Small, Silent Voice" (Part 2)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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According to the metaphoric explanation of God’s revelation to Eliyahu, the way to reach the nation is not through harsh measures but rather through soft...
Revelation in a "Small, Silent Voice" (Part 1)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The verse that precedes God’s revelation to Eliyahu might be viewed as part of God’s speech, or as part of the narrative. From the description of the...
"He Announced Rebuke at Sinai, and Judgments of Vengeance at Horev"
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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God asks Eliyahu “why are you here?” The question can be interpreted to mean: why are you here in the desert away from the nation? Or, according to...
The Double Revelation of God's Angel to Eliyahu (Part 3)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The narrative draws a clear parallel between Eliyahu and Moshe after the Sin of the Golden Calf at Horev. Eliyahu is expected to examine the ways of Moshe...
The Double Revelation of God's Angel to Eliyahu (Part 2)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Eliyahu flees from his mission and from his nation. Against his will, Eliyahu’s legs carry him to the wilderness, to the exact spot where the historical...
The Double Revelation of God's Angel to Eliyahu (Part 1)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Despite the fact that he has performed great miracles, Eliyahu senses danger and flees because he no longer identifies with his Divine mission. The...
Eliyahu's Flight (Part 3)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Despite the fact that he has performed great miracles, Eliyahu senses danger and flees because he no longer identifies with his Divine mission. The...
