Rashi on TanakhJudges 12

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Read Judges 12 in the Bible

Judges 12:1

And crossed northward. They crossed the Yardein and travelled north in trans-Yardein to Gilod.

Judges 12:4

Since the contemptibles of Ephraim had said, "What are you ,Gilod?" The lowliest in Ephraim would mock Gilod, saying, "Of what significance are you, Gilod, among Ephraim and among Menasheh?" This is Targum Yonasan's interpretation.

Judges 12:5

The Gilodites captured the Yardein crossings. They posted sentries at the crossing areas.

Judges 12:6

Say Shiboles please. May I cross this river flow?1Shiboles” is translated as “flow”.
They were not proficient in proper pronunciation. They were speech deficient.

Judges 12:8

Ivtzan. Boaz.2The husband of Rus, ancestor of King David. (Bava Basra, 91:a)

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