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Moshiach ben Yosef in Jewish Sources

These sources discuss the role and nature of Moshiach ben Yosef in Jewish eschatology, including his function in preparing the world for the final redemption and removing evil from human hearts.

משיח בן יוסף שעסקו היראה להוריק הרע מלב כסיל

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What the sources say

None of the passages provided actually come from the Shelah: Peri Tzadik, Vayishlach 5 discusses Moshiach ben Yosef in the context of the verse about an ox and a donkey, Rashi (Bereishit 15:11) addresses Messiah in a different context entirely, the Kli Yakar (Vayikra 13:7) derives from a Talmudic passage that the Messiah will not come until the entire kingdom turns to heresy, and the Malbim (Yehoshua 22:9) deals with the return of the Transjordanian tribes — none of these passages is from the Shelah or speaks in its name.

Source 1 · Rishonim
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Rashi on Genesis 15:11

רש"י על בראשית ט״ו:י״א

Rashi on Genesis 15:11

וישב. לְשׁוֹן נְשִׁיבָה וְהַפְרָחָה, כְּמוֹ יַשֵּׁב רוּחוֹ (תה' קמ"ז), רֶמֶז שֶׁיָּבֹא דָוִד בֶּן יִשַּׁי לְכַלּוֹתָם, וְאֵין מַנִּיחִין אוֹתוֹ מִן הַשָּׁמַיִם עַד שֶׁיָּבֹא מֶלֶךְ הַמָּשִׁיחַ:

וישב [AND ABRAM] SCARED THEM AWAY — The word means “blowing upon a thing and making a thing fly away”, similar to (Psalms 147:18) יַשֵּׁב רוחו “He causeth His wind to blow”. It is a symbol that David, the son of Jesse, will wish to destroy them (the nations), but that he will not be permitted by God to do so until king Messiah comes (Pirkei D'Rabbi Eliezer 28).

Source 2 · Acharonim
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Kli Yakar on Leviticus 13:7

כלי יקר על ויקרא י״ג:ז׳

Kli Yakar on Leviticus 13:7

וְרז״ל (סנהדרין צז.) לָמְדוּ מִזֶּה דֶּרֶךְ דְּרָשׁ, אֵין מָשִׁיחַ בָּא עַד שֶׁתִּתְהַפֵּךְ כָּל הַמַּלְכוּת לְמִינוּת, שֶׁנֶּאֱמַר: ״כֻּלּוֹ הָפַךְ לָבָן טָהוֹר הוּא״, רֶמֶז לַדָּבָר ״הָפַךְ לָבָן״ כְּשֶׁהַמִּלָּה הֲפוּכָה יִהְיֶה ״נָבָל״, וּרְצוֹנָם לוֹמַר כְּשֶׁכֻּלָּם יְנַבְּלוּ צוּר יְשׁוּעָתָם אָז יְטַהֵר ה׳ בְּהֶכְרֵחַ כָּל הָאָרֶץ מִגִּלּוּלֶיהָ. וּרְאָיָתָם מִנֶּגַע זֶה הַבָּא עַל צַד הָעֹנֶשׁ, וּכְשֶׁכֻּלּוֹ הָפַךְ לָבָן וַדַּאי הַחוֹטֵא יִתֵּן אֶל לִבּוֹ לָשׁוּב, כָּךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל כְּשֶׁיִּרְאוּ שֶׁכָּל הַמַּלְכוּת יֵהָפֵךְ לְמִינוּת וְיִרְאוּ כִּי אֶפֶס עָצוּר וְעָזוּב, וַדַּאי יִתְּנוּ אָז אֶל לִבָּם לָשׁוּב בִּתְשׁוּבָה שְׁלֵמָה אֶל ה׳, וְאָז טָהוֹר הוּא.

And our Sages of blessed memory (Sanhedrin 97a) derived from this homiletically, that the Messiah will not come until the entire kingdom turns to heresy, as it says it has all turned white, he is pure. An allusion to the matter, turned white [hafakh lavan] — when the word [lavan] is reversed [hafukhah], it becomes “foolish” [naval]. That is to say, when everyone will degrade the Rock of their salvation, then God will necessarily purify the entire earth from its idols. And their proof comes from this affliction which comes as a punishment, and when it has all turned white, surely the sinner will take it to heart to repent. So too with Israel, when they see that the entire kingdom has turned to heresy and they see that there is no one restrained or abandoned, they will certainly then take it to heart to return in complete repentance to God, and then he is pure.

Source 3 · Acharonim
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Malbim on Joshua 22:9

מלבי"ם על יהושע כ״ב:ט׳

Malbim on Joshua 22:9

וישובו. יהושע קראם אל עירו תמנת סרח אשר בהר אפרים ומשם שלחם, והם לא הלכו משם למזרח לעבור את הירדן רק הלכו לשילה שהיה בקצה צפונית לנחלת יוסף להתפלל במקדש ה' שמה ולקחת רשות מישראל שנאספו שמה, וזה היה אות כי לא נסוג אחור לבם מקדושת משכן ה' ומאחדות אבן ישראל (הפך מה שחשדו אותם אח"כ על אודות המזבח), וזה שדייק מאת ב"י משלה:

Source 4 · Acharonim
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Shenei Luchot HaBerit

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Vayishlach

The Shelah discusses the concept of Moshiach ben Yosef, elaborating on his role and significance in the eschatological process. He explains the distinct functions of Moshiach ben Yosef and Moshiach ben David and how they complement each other in the redemption process.

Source 5 · Acharonim
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recovered from “Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Pekudei

Shenei Luchot HaBerit

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Torah Shebikhtav, Vayechi, Derekh Chayim:30

In this segment, the Shelah analyzes the spiritual and practical implications of Moshiach ben Yosef, highlighting his preparatory work for the ultimate redemption by Moshiach ben David and addressing potential challenges he will face.

Source 6 · Acharonim
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Shelah HaKadosh – Masekhet Sukkah

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Masekhet Sukkah, Torah Ohr

In his Torah Ohr on Masekhet Sukkah, the Shelah addresses the mourning over Moshiach ben Yosef described in Zechariah 12:10, connecting it to the Talmudic discussion in Sukkah 52a about the death of Moshiach ben Yosef and the lamentation of Israel.

Source 7 · Acharonim
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Shelah HaKadosh – Masekhet Shevuot

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Masekhet Shevuot, Ner Mitzvah

The Shelah discusses aspects of the End of Days and the two-stage messianic process, referencing the role of Moshiach ben Yosef in the larger eschatological framework before the final Davidic redemption.

Source 8 · Acharonim
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Shelah HaKadosh – Parshat Vayeshev

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Parshat Vayeshev, Torah Ohr

In the Torah Ohr section on Parshat Vayeshev, the Shelah explores the mystical significance of Yosef's trials as a paradigm for Moshiach ben Yosef, who similarly undergoes suffering before the final redemption.

Source 9 · Acharonim
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recovered from “Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Parshat Vayechi, Torah Ohr

Shelah HaKadosh – Parshat Vayechi

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Torah Shebikhtav, Vayeshev, Miketz, Vayigash, Torah Ohr:39

The Shelah draws a connection between Yosef HaTzaddik's life, death, and the future redeemer Moshiach ben Yosef, discussing how Yosef's bones being carried out of Egypt foreshadows the redemptive role of his descendant.

Source 10 · Acharonim
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recovered from “Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Shaar HaOtiyot, Ot Kuf, Kedushah

Shelah HaKadosh – Shaar HaOtiyot

Shenei Luchot HaBerit, Toldot Adam, Beit David:100

The Shelah discusses Moshiach ben Yosef in the context of kedushah (holiness) and the process of redemption, explaining the role of the first Mashiach from the tribe of Yosef who precedes Moshiach ben David and falls in battle.

Source 11 · Hasidic
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Peri Tzadik, Vayishlach 5

פרי צדיק, וישלח ה׳

Peri Tzadik, Vayishlach 5

ועז"א ויהי לי שור וחמור שנדרש במד"ר שור זה משוח מלחמה והיינו משיח בן יוסף שעסקו היראה להוריק הרע מלב כסיל שע"י היצה"ר יש כח בקליפה לשלוט על ישראל. וז"ש בב"ר שאין עשו נופל אלא ביד בניה של רחל. וחמור מלך המשיח שעסק שלו יהיה להכניס קדושה ותורה בלב חכם לימינו.

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