Commentary for Keritot 10:21
אמר רב אחא בר יעקב דכתיב
Whence do we know that in a case of dispute anointing is required, and that it does not suffice that the king entrusts his kingdom to whomsoever he chooses? - Said R'Papa: It is written there, In the midst of Israel; only if there is peace in Israel [is it an inheritance].<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' But if there is dissension concerning the throne, the successor has to be specially sanctified and anointed.');"><sup>10</sup></span>
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