Parashat Shlach
Parashat-Shlach
Spy Request
Moshe was approached by the Jews who requested to send spies of them to scout the Land of Canaan[1] that Hashem planed on giving to the Jews. Moses took counsel with the Shechinah and Hashem replied reminding Moshe how He had that it is good. Since they were doubting Him, He would now give them the opportunity to err through the words of the spies, so that they will not inherit it.[2] Hashem told Moshe he could send for himself men to scout the land, this was not a command, rather he was allowing Moshe to do so if he wished.[2] He is to send one spy per tribe who chieftain in their midst.
Moses sent them from the desert of Paran with Hashem's consent who did not stop him.[3] All the spies were men of distinction, importance[3] and heads of the of the Nation. At the time of their sending they were all still righteous.[3]
Lashon Hara
Miriam was punished for speaking slander against her brother and these wicked people witnessed this, but did not learn their lesson.[2]
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