Amalek Index
Amalek, the son of Elifaz and the grandson of 'Esav. The Amalekim became known as the bitter enemies of Yisrael (Shemot 17:8-16). Symbolizing the archetypal enemy of the Jewish people in each generation. Haman was a descendant of Amalek.
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