זוהר שמות — דף לו ע”ב

The Lord overstepped the order of judgment, releasing the crowns from their existence to execute judgment upon Egypt and protect Israel. Rabbi Hiya and Rabbi Yossi discussed the Mincha prayer along their way, which is the hour when judgment hangs in balance. Righteous leaders sustain the world; if they sin, the people suffer. If the leader is seized for his transgression, the people are saved. The doe crying at midnight symbolizes the Shekhinah awakening to perform its functions.