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Aggadeta for Masechet Berachot 10b: The six decisions of Chizkiya & their implementations, when and why did the Melech receive the approval of the Chachamim & when did he not? Each of these decisions required that the King weigh contrary interests and a decision that would give one goal priority over another. Chizkiyahu was called upon to balance the ideals of reliance upon Divine help with man's responsibility to implement his best schemes within the framework of the natural law. In essence, Chizkiyahu attempted to follow the lead of Yaakov who prepared himself in three ways for his confrontation with Esau. Within the framework of a military confrontation between Israel& Assyria, Chizkiya decided to stop up the waters of the Gichon.
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