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      10. RASHI METHOD: SYMBOLISM
      BRIEF EXPLANATION: Rashi provides symbolic interpretations of words, verses, and chapters. Rashi can symbolically interpret either
      • (10a) entire Biblical chapters such as the gifts of the princes, Nu-07
      • (10b) individual items, verses and words
      The rules governing symbolism and symbolic interpretation are presented in detail on my website.
      This examples applies to Rashis Gn49-27a
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w34n24.htm
      Brief Summary: Benjamin is a wolf about to prey (Gn49-27a) RASHI: Wolves protect their young and are highly socially structured. King Saul, the Benjamenite, was King (the head wolf) and protected the children of Israel (1S14-47).

Verse Gn49-27a states Benjamin, is a wolf about to prey, .... Before citing Rashi we note that wolves are animals that are symbolic of a strong socially structured group that protects its young. In other words, while other animals are better at preying, wolves are noted for their strong protection of their young and for their very strong social hierarchy. Hence the Rashi: King Saul was a Benjamenite. He was a prototype wolf. He was the head of the hierarchy, the King. He also protected his children the children of Israel by winning many wars for them (1S14-47.)


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