Rashi on Micah 1:15

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15 ‎[1] **I will yet bring the possessor to you**—The enemies, who will possess you, you who dwell in Mareshah. The possessor (הַיוֹרֵש) to Mareshah (מָרֵשָה) -another play on words.

‎[2] **up to Adullam**—(which is within the border) will the glory of Israel retreat and come, for the enemies shall conquer from their border up to Adullam. So did *Jonathan* render: Until Adullam shall they go up and enter the border of the land of Israel. And I heard a Midrash Aggadah in the name of Rabbi Menachem: **I will yet bring the heir**—The children of Elam were fit to inherit the land of Israel - for he [Elam] was the firstborn of the sons of Shem - but because of love for your forefathers I transferred it to the children of Arphachshad. Now I will bring the Chaldeans and the Elamites upon them.

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Version: The Twelve Prophets, English translation by A. Cohen, Soncino Press, 1948

Source: https://www.nli.org.il/en/books/NNL_ALEPH002644211/NLI

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