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Why would Nachash grant them time to call to Yisrael?
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Malbim: Nachash wanted to disgrace all of Yisrael, that they could not save their brothers. This is only if Yisrael knew, and did not save them!
Why would Nachash grant them time to call to Yisrael?
Malbim: Nachash wanted to disgrace all of Yisrael, that they could not save their brothers. This is only if Yisrael knew, and did not save them!