Shemuel #17 - Chapter 5 - Why did Hashem do this to the Plishtim?

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December 20 2018
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Venue: YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov YU Torah MiTzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov

Nach:
Shmuel 
Parsha:
Vayeira 

Collections: R' Torczyner Shemuel

References: Megilla: 25b ,  Bava Kamma: 92a ,  Avoda Zara: 41b  

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Hashem damaged the idol of Dagon, and struck the Plishtim with some horrible bowel disease. Was this just an incentive for returning the Aron, punishment and humiliation, a lesson regarding idolatry, and/or a message for the Jews?

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