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During the seven days of Sukkos, fourteen lambs were offered each day for the additional offerings (musaf) in the Beis Hamikdash, for a total of 98. These correspond to the 98 curses in the Warning (tochachah) of Deut. 28:15-68; we ask Hashem to save us from having to experience these, in the merit of these 98 offerings. (Rashi to Num. 29:18) |
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After separating an average amount of terumah from his produce (i.e., one-fiftieth), one is left with 98% of what he started with. |
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Eli was 98 when he died after receiving a report that the aron was captured by the pelishtim. Shmuel A 4:15-18 |
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