These kinds of commentaries totally overlook the Jewish way of seeing scripture as symbolic and portentious of the future.
Who do the Benjamites represent?
Who do the Ephraimites represent? (Northern kingdom, diaspora comes to mind).
He is a Levite - priestly tribe.
He cuts her body into 12 pieces and sends them out: 12 tribes. Bones separated. Ramifications for resurrection (diaspora again?)
The donkey: Hugely symbolic in kabbalistic/messianic worldview.
These kinds of commentaries totally overlook the Jewish way of seeing scripture as symbolic and portentious of the future.
Who do the Benjamites represent?
Who do the Ephraimites represent? (Northern kingdom, diaspora comes to mind).
He is a Levite - priestly tribe.
He cuts her body into 12 pieces and sends them out: 12 tribes. Bones separated. Ramifications for resurrection (diaspora again?)
The donkey: Hugely symbolic in kabbalistic/messianic worldview.
I'm off to find deeper insights...