146 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), Source Book Keys, AMJV GENESIS | 32:8 anxiety — GEN1362 It is clear from Rashi [See above] that J... GEN1362 It is clear from Rashi [See above] that Jacob was not concerned about killing Esau himself since this would be a legitimate act of self-defense. [This and other Torah sources, i.e. Leviticus 19:16] point to the legitimacy of self-defense in Jewish thought and affirm the general concept of “if someone comes to slay you, you should slay him first.” Sanhedrin 72a. AMJV 62-3 Share Print Source KeyAMJVVerse32:8Keyword(s)anxietySource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 32:8 afraid — GEN1360 There is an important thought experiment ... Previous Article GENESIS | 32:8 anxiety — GEN1363 The moral dilemma of possibly having to k... Next Article