milchemet chovah

"Milchemet chovah" translates to "obligatory war" in Hebrew and refers to conflicts mandated by religious or national law in Jewish tradition.

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Definition

(religious, historical)A conflict mandated by divine commandment or deemed necessary for the survival or defense of the Jewish community.

In ancient times, a milchemet chovah required the participation of all eligible members of the community.
The concept of milchemet chovah is rooted in the Torah and Talmudic teachings.

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