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Why does it say "Achas", and not 'ha'Achas'?
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Malbim: First he married only Chanah. When she saw that she was barren, she counseled him to marry another; perhaps she will be built through her, like Sarah did.
Why does it say "Achas", and not 'ha'Achas'?
Malbim: First he married only Chanah. When she saw that she was barren, she counseled him to marry another; perhaps she will be built through her, like Sarah did.