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    4. RASHI METHOD: ALIGNMENT
    BRIEF EXPLANATION: Aligning two almost identically worded verselets can suggest
    • (4a) 2 cases of the same incident or law
    • (4b) emphasis on the nuances of a case
    • (4c) use of broad vs literal usage of words
     This examples applies to Rashis Dt02-32a
    URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w34n5.htm
    Brief Summary: Both Moab and Bashan were afraid of the Jews Moab sought an alliance; Bashan did not, showing the military independence of Bashan.

The table below presents an aligned extract of verses or verselets in Nu21-23, Nu22-03:04 Both verses/verselets discuss the military fear the nations had of the Jews. The alignment justifies the Rashi comment that: Both Moab and Bashan were afraid of Jewish usage of their resources. Moab made an alliance with Midian against the Jews while Bashan went to war immediately. This shows that Bashan was militarily independent.

Verse Text of Verse Rashi comment
Nu21-23
  • And Sihon would not allow Israel to pass through his border;
  • but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness;
  • and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel
Both Moab and Bashan were afraid of Jewish usage of their resources. Moab made an alliance with Midian against the Jews while Bashan went to war immediately. This shows that Bashan was militarily independent.
Nu22-03:04
  • And Moab was very afraid of the people, because they were many; and
  • Moab was distressed because of the people of Israel.
  • And Moab said to the elders of Midian, Now shall this company lick up all who are around us, as the ox licks up the grass of the field. And Balak the son of Zippor was king of the Moabites at that time. 


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