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What does the word 'Harodim' mean?


What language is it and what is its significance regarding this movie?

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This is the Hebrew term employed in designating overseer Masons employed by Solomon in the building of the Temple. A group of either 3,300 or 3,600 constituted those so designated, with the distinct idea of "Princes in Masonry." It is in this symbolism that the term is used among Masons.
— ( 2 Chron. 2:2,18 - 1 Kings 5:16 )

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Any relation to HAREDIM - those black-clad fundamental Jews?

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I read it meant "the rulers"

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