troubler

noun

«troubler» 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

Achan (Achar) was called the troubler of Israel because he took forbidden goods and brought defeat. Ahab also called Elijah this.

Interpretation. Tradition reads Achar's story as a warning that one person's sin can harm everyone. Elijah's reply to Ahab is that the real troubler is the king who abandoned God.

Meaning

A person who brings trouble or distress to others. tree →

Examples

And the sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass concerning the devoted thing. (Writings 1CH.2.7, JPS 1917) tree →
And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him: 'Is it thou, thou troubler of Israel?' (Prophets 1KI.18.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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