Commentary for Avodah Zarah 49:12

והיכא רמיזא יהודה אתה יודוך אחיך ידך בעורף אויביך ואיזו היא מלחמה שצריכה יד כנגד עורף הוי אומר זו קשת

And where is this fact hinted at? “Judah, you, your brothers shall praise; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies” (Genesis 49:8). kind of fighting requires hand to be directed at the [enemy's neck]? Say that this is archery.

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