Did God really command the destruction of an entire people? This episode tackles one of the Bible's most difficult moral questions by examining the command to wage war against Amalek in Book of Samuel. Rabbi Rowe explores who Amalek was, what the biblical command actually required, and why many readers misunderstand the text. Discover how Judaism understands the enduring battle against Amalek — not only as a historical conflict, but as the ongoing struggle against evil, both in the world and within ourselves.

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