Editing Melech HaMashiach (section)

== Personality Characteristics ==

=== Expanded Article - The Character Traits of Melech HaMoshiach ===

==== Physical Characteristics ====
On the verse "His eyes are red with wine," the 'Targum Yonatan' says: "How beautiful are the eyes of Moshiach" - expressing the beauty of Moshiach's eyes.

==== His Wisdom ====
Regarding King Moshiach it is said, "And the spirit of Hashem shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding... the spirit of knowledge and fear of Hashem." The Rambam writes that King Moshiach "will possess wisdom greater than Solomon" (about whom it is said "he was wiser than all men"). The prophet also describes him: "Behold, my servant shall be wise, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high."

His level of wisdom is from the level of wisdom in the Infinite Light before the tzimtzum and parsa (unlike Moshe Rabbeinu and King Solomon whose wisdom came from levels after the separation and tzimtzum).

In addition to his greatness in Torah, he is also knowledgeable in other worldly sciences.

==== His Lineage ====
King Moshiach has a distinguished lineage. He is from the seed of Yehuda and Tamar, Menashe and Dan. He is a descendant of Nachshon ben Aminadav, Ruth (his grandson's wife), and her people Moab, King David and King Solomon, and Zerubavel son of Shealtiel.

[Due to his lineage from David and Solomon, he will embody two aspects: the aspect of 'David' - kingship, and the aspect of 'Solomon' - peace.]

In Torah literature, there is discussion about whether Moshiach must be from King David's seed through males or females. Later authorities suggest he must be son after son in direct male lineage, though some disagree and believe he could come through female lineage as well.

The Rambam writes that Moshiach must be from the seed of David and from the seed of Solomon, based on the verse (regarding Solomon): "And I will establish his royal throne forever."

There is extensive debate on this question. According to those who maintain Moshiach must be son after son, it is obvious that Moshiach is also from Solomon's seed, since none of David's male descendants remained except Joash, who is from Solomon's line. According to the view that Moshiach can come through female lineage, it's not necessary that Moshiach be from Solomon's seed.

From the Rebbe's words, it appears his conclusion is that Moshiach must be (also) from Solomon's seed.

==== Humility ====
One of the outstanding qualities of King Moshiach is humility. Despite being at the height of greatness and learning Torah with the Patriarchs and Moshe Rabbeinu, he will possess complete humility and self-nullification, willing to learn even with simple people. This is also the inner meaning of the description of Moshiach's arrival as "poor and riding on a donkey" - that together with his complete strength and authority, he will possess the quality of humility and self-nullification like one who is poor and rides a donkey.

==== Kingship ====
Moshiach is from the seed of King David, and he is among those who have authority during the exile, like Rabbeinu Hakadosh. This is because the quality of kingship is inherent in him, and even before his revelation as King Moshiach, he already possesses the quality of kingship.

==== Prophecy ====
Regarding the prophetic level of King Moshiach, the Rambam wrote that the level of the righteous Moshiach will be superior to that of the prophets, except for Moshe Rabbeinu who will be above Moshiach.

But this clearly doesn't contradict the greatness of King Moshiach above all others in his great governance and wisdom - in this, King Moshiach will be greater than everyone, and only in prophetic perception is Moshe greater than King Moshiach.

In contrast, others, including the Rebbe, hold that the level of King Moshiach will exceed even that of Moshe Rabbeinu.