Berachos 31b § 3
Unique Among His Fellows
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Later in her prayer, Hannah prays for,
And You will grant Your servant an offspring of men.
Question: What is the meaning of "an offspring of men"?
Answer: Hannah prayed for a man among men,
a son who would be outstanding and exceptional.
This expression means an offspring who will anoint two men to royalty.
Question: And who were they?
Answer: Saul and David.
Hannah prayed that she would bear an offspring
who would be the equivalent of two of the world’s greatest men.
Question: And who were they?
Answer: Moses and Aaron.
Moses and Aaron among His priests,
and Samuel among those who call His name. (Psalms 99:6).
In this verse, Hannah's son, Samuel, is equated to Moses and Aaron.
And You will grant Your servant an offspring of men.
Question: What is the meaning of "an offspring of men"?
Answer: Hannah prayed for a man among men,
a son who would be outstanding and exceptional.
This expression means an offspring who will anoint two men to royalty.
Question: And who were they?
Answer: Saul and David.
Hannah prayed that she would bear an offspring
who would be the equivalent of two of the world’s greatest men.
Question: And who were they?
Answer: Moses and Aaron.
Moses and Aaron among His priests,
and Samuel among those who call His name. (Psalms 99:6).
In this verse, Hannah's son, Samuel, is equated to Moses and Aaron.
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ונתת לאמתך זרע אנשים ... מאי זרע אנשים אמר רב גברא בגוברין