Genealogy
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Megillah without Midrash with Rabbi Haim Ovadia – Part 2
Mordecai and Esther’s relationship is often misunderstood; they were cousins, not husband and wife, and the Megillah emphasizes their roles in a complex narrative. Highlights 📜 Esther’s banishment leads to a search for new queens. 🧬 Mordecai’s genealogy connects him to King Saul’s lineage. 🔄 The Megillah emphasizes Mordecai’s high status before exile. 👧 Esther…