The sections begin for the most part with the words
ameru hachamim, although
Joshua ben Levi and
Samuel ben Nahman are occasionally given as the authors. In the exposition of Exodus 15:18 on the sorrows and the redemption in the Messianic time, the terrible figure of
Armilus is described. It is said that he will slay the
Messiah son of Joseph, but will himself be slain by the
Messiah who is the son of David; God will then gather together the scattered remnant of Israel and hold the final judgment. The wonderful beauty of a new world full of joy and happiness is revealed. == Editions ==