100 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26), Source Book Keys, WAGS GENESIS | 49:5 pair — GEN1591 Concerning the explanation of [this verse... GEN1591 Concerning the explanation of [this verse], Rashi states that Yaakov suspected Shimon and Levi of having sold Yosef. The reason he suspected them and did not suspect Issachar and Zevulun of having committed this sin is that they [the latter] did not speak in the presence of their elder brothers.” Rashi’s explanation indicates that this principle of derech eretz [proper conduct] was assumed as a matter of course by the Patriarchs and their sons. [See also 31:4 “Rachel”] WAGS 74 Share Print Source KeyWAGSVerse49:5Keyword(s)pairSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 48:20 make — GEN1590 The true ba’al mussar will be acut... Previous Article GENESIS | 49:6 angry — GEN1593 Do not turn up your nose at the mention o... Next Article