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Moshe Pleads with G-d and Warns the Nation Moshe relates how after conquering the land of Sichon and Og he thought that maybe the decree against his not being able to enter the land of Israel was nullified so he prayed to G-d, pleading with him (described by the word וָאֶתְחַנַּן which denotes asking forContinue reading “VaEschanan 1st Aliya”

Reuven and Gad are to Fight and Conquer Moshe relates how G-d gave Gilead to Machir and He gave the region from Gilead to the brook of Arnon (including the entire brook) and the brook of Yabbok (which is the border of the Ammonite children) to the tribes of Reuven and Gad. The inheritance ofContinue reading “Devarim 7th Aliya”

The Capturing of Sichon and Og Moshe recalls how the Israelites had conquered the cities of two great kings of the Amorites (Sichon and Og), who had kingdoms located near the Jordan. G-d had let Moshe know that Sichon and his land were to be given over to the Israelites to take possession of. HeContinue reading “Devarim 6th Aliya”

Travels Moshe now relates how G-d told him that it was time to go northward up the eastern side of the mountain. According to the Mizrachi this was the eastern side of Moav (Moav was located right to the east of Edom and since Edom didn’t let them pass through there, they had to goContinue reading “Devarim, 5th Aliya”

The Spies’ Consequence As for the generation of the spies’ children, they will merit to enter and capture the land of Israel, however they will now be delayed from doing so. Moshe’s original plan was to lead the Israelites up north through the land of Edom directly into Israel*, however due to the sin ofContinue reading “Devarim, 4th Aliya”

Recollection of the Spies Moshe recalls the incident with the spies and how they mobbed him out of panic, demonstrating their lack of faith, saying that they wanted to send in spies to scout out the Land. They did not at that time question whether or not they should enter the land but rather justContinue reading “Devarim 3rd Aliya”

Appointing Judges Moshe says that G-d will increase their number 1000 fold. This is less than the blessing G-d gave in Breishis 13:16 to Avraham that Avraham’s offspring would be as numerous as the dust of the earth. G-d’s blessing will come true in the Messianic Era, while Moshe’s will come to fruition before. MosheContinue reading “Devarim, 2nd Aliya”

Cities of Refuge G-d instructs Moshe to tell the Israelites that when they cross the Jordan river to get into the land of Canaan, they are to designate cities of refuge. The idea of these cities was for unintentional murderers to seek refuge from a family member of the one who was murdered who mightContinue reading “Matos/Masai 7th Aliya”

Land Division G-d lists all of the men who are to be in charge of taking possession of the land. These men were Elazar the Kohen and Yehoshua the son of Nun as well as a prince from each tribe. Each of these tribal princes were to serve as trustees to divide the land appropriatelyContinue reading “Matos/Masai, 6th Aliya”

How to Divide the Land. The Land’s Borders. What they should think about when crossing the Jordan River In the plains of Moav near the Jordan at Yericho, G-d gives Moshe instructions to relate to the Israelites regarding crossing the Jordan river. He says that as they are crossing, they are to have in mindContinue reading “Matos/Masai 5th Aliya”