[21]. Psalm 17. 14. A haggadic interpretation is given here. Rashi offers a different explanation. It is also possible, by changing the vocalization, to translate: These are slain for Thy hand.

[22]. Ibid.

[23]. Tractate Baba Batra 10a.

[24]. A Roman commander in Judea under Hadrian. Turnus stands either for Tyrannus or T. Annius.

[25]. Leviticus 25. 55.

[26]. Deuteronomy 14. 1.

[27]. Isaiah 58. 7.

[28]. Tractate Derek Erez Zuta, chapter 9, Tawrogi’s edition pp. 45, seq.

[29]. Proverbs 21. 14.

[30]. Deuteronomy 28. 6.