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Those Who Have No Share in the World to Come

Question

Which sinners have no share in the World to Come?

Answer

The Mishnah in Sanhedrin lists three kings (Jeroboam, Ahab, and Menasheh) and four others (Bilaam, Doeg, Achitofel, and Gechazi) who have no share in the World to Come. The kings were punished because they supported idolatry. The last three were singled out because they were wicked in spite of their close association with great righteous people (David, Elisha).