Commentary for Taanit 14:7
said: Rain is withheld only when the enemies of Israel<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' A euphemism for Israel themselves.');"><sup>9</sup></span> have merited destruction as it is said, Drought and heat consume the snow waters; so doth the nether world those that have sinned.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Job XXIV, 19.');"><sup>10</sup></span>
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