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Simon the Zealot
Rabbi Hezron is Joel’s and Malthace’s father. He is a Pharisee, a devout Jew and religious scholar who is scrupulously observant of traditional priestly laws as well as the biblical Law.Hezron forbids Joel from seeing Daniel because he doesn’t want Joel to be influenced by Zealot violence. He believes that Jews must wait patiently for the Messiah. After Daniel saves Joel’s life from the Romans, however, Hezron welcomes Daniel into his home.
Rabbi Hezron Quotes in The Bronze Bow
The The Bronze Bow quotes below are all either spoken by Rabbi Hezron or refer to Rabbi Hezron . For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 5 Quotes
Mark my words, boy. Israel has one great strength, mightier than all the power of Rome. It is the Law, given to Moses and our fathers. When the last Roman emperor has vanished from the earth, the Law will still endure. It is to the Law that our loyalty must be devoted. I wish Joel to understand this, and I must forbid him to see any old friends who will turn his mind to violence. I ask you to go now, at once. Go in peace, Daniel, with a prayer that you may see the truth before that rash tongue of yours betrays you.
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Rabbi Hezron Character Timeline in The Bronze Bow
The timeline below shows where the character Rabbi Hezron appears in The Bronze Bow. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 5
Finally, Daniel remembers his errand and searches for Rabbi Hezron’s house, on a steep hill above Capernaum’s harbor. Among wealthier houses, Daniel begins to doubt...
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As Daniel cleans up, he updates Joel on happenings in Rosh’s camp. Then they join Hezron for dinner. Daniel awkwardly imitates Joel in reclining on the Roman-style couches. He feels out...
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When Hezron says that Capernaum’s Jews are indebted to the Romans for their synagogue, Daniel jumps up...
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Hezron goes on to tell Daniel that Israel’s greatest strength is the Jewish Law. The Law...
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Chapter 6
Leaving Hezron’s house, Daniel feels hurt and resentful. He decides to leave Capernaum for good. But before...
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...a mat into the narrow, stuffy passage. Before he leaves, Joel apologizes for his father’s anger—Hezron fears that Joel will run off to join the Zealots. As Daniel falls asleep, he...
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Chapter 7
...against those who oppress his children. When Joel finishes reading, Malthace asks if their father Hezron has studied this book. Joel says yes, but that Hezron believes they must wait for...
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Chapter 8
...first. He scratches the symbol of the bow on the wall outside the passageway at Hezron’s house and crawls inside. After a long wait, Joel enters the passage. Daniel invites Joel...
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...could be considered children of God—after all, they do not observe the Law. He thinks Hezron is probably right that Jesus is a dangerous influence. And yet, he still feels drawn...
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Chapter 13
...way of getting to the heart of what the scriptures say, even more than Rabbi Hezron does. Daniel wishes that Jesus and Rosh would join forces.
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Chapter 20
...so he hasn’t been venturing out. He’s told his father everything. Far from hating Daniel, Hezron welcomes him into their home at any time. But Joel says he’s snuck out of...
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Joel also says that Hezron wants to arrange a marriage for Thacia with a family friend, but Thacia is refusing....
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Chapter 22
...just a child? Daniel admits he has loved her ever since she tended him in Hezron’s passageway. But he has never wanted her to know—his loyalty must lie elsewhere. Thacia points...
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