Tehillim 149 – Tzadikim
Tehillim 149 – Why Tzadikim Have Two Honors and Two Resting Places
Once, Ben Ish Chai delivered a eulogy upon the passing of his teacher, the Rosh Yeshivah of Beit Zlikha, Rav Ovadia Somekh.
With Ruach HaKodesh, Ben Ish Chai quoted a verse from Tehillim 149:
“Yalzu chasidim bikhvod, yeranenu al mishkevotam” – (The pious exult in His glory; they sing for joy upon their couches.)
He said that, at first glance, it is difficult to understand why the word “bikhvod” (in glory) is used in the singular, while the word “mishkevotam” (on their couches) is in the plural. They should both be either singular or plural. He explained that tzadikim have two honors and two resting places, then abruptly shifted the subject to another matter.
A month later, by order of the government, Rav Ovadia Somekh’s grave was to be moved to another location.
At the reburial, Ben Ish Chai once again delivered a eulogy:
“Do you remember what I said last time—that every tzadik has two honors and two resting places? This is what I meant. Chacham Ovadia Somekh had two honors: a eulogy was delivered for him twice, and he now has two resting places.”
(Rabbi Yaakov Menashe (atorahminute.com)
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