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In Jewish tradition, Messiah ben Joseph (also known as Messiah ben Ephraim) is a figure who is prophesied to die in battle before the final redemption. This death is seen as a sacrifice that paves the way for Messiah ben David's arrival and the ultimate Messianic Age.

Messiah ben Joseph is expected to be a military leader who will fight against Israel's enemies and suffer greatly in the process. Some traditions say he will be killed by the forces of Gog and Magog.