hindmost

adjective

«hindmost» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Dan marched last among the tribes; Amalek attacked the weak stragglers at the back.

Interpretation. Dan, as the rear guard, was said to gather the lost and stray. Amalek's cowardly attack on the weak became a lasting symbol of cruelty, remembered before Purim.

Meaning

Last, at the very back. tree →

Examples

all that were numbered of the camp of Dan being a hundred thousand and fifty and seven thousand and six hundred; they shall set forth hindmost by their standards.' (Torah NUM.2.31, JPS 1917) tree →
how he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, all that were enfeebled in thy rear, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God. (Torah DEU.25.18, JPS 1917) tree →
but stay not ye; pursue after your enemies, and smite the hindmost of them; suffer them not to enter into their cities; for the LORD your God hath delivered them into your hand.' (Prophets JOS.10.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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