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==Blessing of Moshe== | ==Blessing of Moshe== | ||
− | + | Moshe the Man of Hashem blessed the 12 Tribes<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:1"/> of Jewish Nation before his passing. This was done very close to his the time of his passing, for if not then then when.<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:1</ref> He started by first praising Hashem and then he addressed the needs of the Jews.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2">Rashi Devarim 33:2</ref> In the praise itself he mentioned the merit of the Jews, thereby appeasing Hashem that the Jews were worthy of having blessing rest upon them<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> and Hashem agreed to his blessings.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:1">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:1</ref> The blessing itself was given in merit of the Torah<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:1"/> | |
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===Giving of the Torah=== | ===Giving of the Torah=== | ||
− | Moshe went on to say how Hashem came towards them when they came to stand at the foot of Mount<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> Sinai, like a bridegroom goes to meet the bride | + | Moshe went on to say how Hashem came towards them when they came to stand at the foot of Mount<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> Sinai, like a bridegroom goes to meet the bride.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> This was after Hashem shone forth from Seir where He first offered the descendants of Esav to accept the Torah and they rejected it,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> therefore they were punished and it transformed to them into darkness but shone as the sun to the Jews who accepted it and its Mitzvos lit up their eyes.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:2">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:2</ref> |
− | Hashem appeared from Mount Paran, where He also offered the descendants of Yishmoel to accept the Torah and they rejected it.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/>. Hashem will extract vengeance upon the Nations that rejected the Torah but for the Jews Hashem will appear from Tzion, a place of perfect beauty.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:2 | + | Hashem appeared from Mount Paran, where He also offered the descendants of Yishmoel to accept the Torah and they rejected it.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/>. Hashem will extract vengeance upon the Nations that rejected the Torah but for the Jews Hashem will appear from Tzion, a place of perfect beauty.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:2"/> |
− | Hashem then finally came to the Jewish Nation<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> with some<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> groups of his holy angels. Unlike a human who shows off all his power and wealth on the the day of his wedding, Hashem did not bring all His angels or even most of them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> Due to these hosts of angels who will come to our assistance, we do not have to fear hosts of our enemies.<ref name=" | + | Hashem then finally came to the Jewish Nation<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> with some<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> groups of his holy angels. Unlike a human who shows off all his power and wealth on the the day of his wedding, Hashem did not bring all His angels or even most of them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> Due to these hosts of angels who will come to our assistance, we do not have to fear hosts of our enemies.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:2"/> Hashem then gave them from amidst the fire,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> the Luchos<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> written by<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> His right hand. This was the fiery Law as it was previously written before Him in letters of black fire upon a background of white fire.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:2"/> |
===Praise of the Jews=== | ===Praise of the Jews=== | ||
Moshe recalls how Hashem showed love for people by displayed great affection to the tribes, considering each one of them as its own Nation.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3">Rashi Devarim 33:3</ref> This was seen when Hashem blessed Yackov saying "A nation and a multitude of nations shall come into existence from you" and Binyamin was the only Tribe born following the blessing.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/>. | Moshe recalls how Hashem showed love for people by displayed great affection to the tribes, considering each one of them as its own Nation.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3">Rashi Devarim 33:3</ref> This was seen when Hashem blessed Yackov saying "A nation and a multitude of nations shall come into existence from you" and Binyamin was the only Tribe born following the blessing.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/>. | ||
− | Additionally all the souls<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> of His holy righteous<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> ones are in His hand, concealed with Him,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> and were present during the Giving of the Torah,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3</ref> including the souls of all future converts.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> Therefore the Righteous should fear Him.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> Additional all the righteous and good people, especially those that suffer over the Torah,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> clung to Hashem and did not turn away from Him, and are even willing to be beaten to follow Him,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> therefore Hashem guards them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> The Jews are worthy of having their souls concealed with Hashem because they allowed themselves to be placed right in the middle of the bottom of Mount Sinai between Hashem's 'feet',<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> and also they placed themselves right in the middle and beneath Hashem's protective shadow.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> There they bore upon themselves the yoke of the Torah<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> which was the utterances of Hashem, extracting piles upon piles of Laws from the upper tips of each letter in the Torah<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> and also gladly accepted Hashem's decrees and laws.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> Additionally they would travel only based on the commands of Hashem<ref>Unkeles Devarim 33:3</ref>. | + | Additionally all the souls<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> of His holy righteous<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> ones are in His hand, concealed with Him,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> and were present during the Giving of the Torah,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3</ref> including the souls of all future converts.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> Therefore the Righteous should fear Him.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> Additional all the righteous and good people, especially those that suffer over the Torah,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> clung to Hashem and did not turn away from Him, and are even willing to be beaten to follow Him,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> therefore Hashem guards them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> The Jews are worthy of having their souls concealed with Hashem because they allowed themselves to be placed right in the middle of the bottom of Mount Sinai between Hashem's 'feet',<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> and also they placed themselves right in the middle and beneath Hashem's protective shadow.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> There they bore upon themselves the yoke of the Torah<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> which was the utterances of Hashem, extracting piles upon piles of Laws from the upper tips of each letter in the Torah<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:3"/> and also gladly accepted Hashem's decrees and laws.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> Additionally they would travel only based on the commands of Hashem<ref>Unkeles Devarim 33:3</ref>. Hashem's love for the Jews is at all times even when He displayed affection towards the nations of the world, showing them a smiling face, and delivered the Jews into their hands.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:3"/> |
− | + | The Torah that<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> Moshe commanded us is a legacy<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> that has to be earned and not an inheritance given with no effort,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4</ref> for the congregation of Yackov as they have taken hold of it and will not forsake it.<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> Therefore Hashem will inherit for them Land of the Nations, so the Jews can observe it.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4"/> The Jews here are named after Yackov who dwelt in tents, studying the Torah.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4"/> Additionally the Torah prevails when the Jews congregate just as they did camping in the desert where the were called the 'Tents of Yackov'<ref>Bamidbar 24:5</ref> <ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4"/> | |
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− | The Torah that<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> Moshe commanded us is a legacy<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> that has to be earned and not an inheritance given with no effort,<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4</ref> for the congregation of Yackov as they have taken hold of it and will not forsake it.<ref>Rashi Devarim 33:4</ref> Therefore Hashem will inherit for them Land of the Nations, so the Jews can observe it.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4"/> The Jews here are named after Yackov who dwelt in tents, studying the Torah.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:4"/> Additionally the Torah prevails | + | |
==Blessings of the Tribes== | ==Blessings of the Tribes== | ||
− | Hashem<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5">Rashi Devarim 33:5</ref> was King in Yeshurun, meaning the yoke of His Kingship was always upon them,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> whenever they gathered in numbers.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> They are therefore worthy that He should bless them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> However Hashem is only their King when they gather in a unified group, and there is peace among them and they are gathered together, but not when there is fighting among them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/ | + | Hashem<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5">Rashi Devarim 33:5</ref> was King in Yeshurun, meaning the yoke of His Kingship was always upon them,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> whenever they gathered in numbers.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> They are therefore worthy that He should bless them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> However Hashem is only their King when they gather in a unified group, and there is peace among them and they are gathered together, but not when there is fighting among them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:5"/> |
===Blessing of Reuvain=== | ===Blessing of Reuvain=== | ||
− | May Reuvain live in This World<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:6">Rashi Devarim 33:6</ref> and not die in the Next World, as the incident involving Bilah will be forgotten.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:6"/> and may his people be counted in the number amongst the other Tribes, despite the incident of Bilah | + | May Reuvain live in This World<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:6">Rashi Devarim 33:6</ref> and not die in the Next World, as the incident involving Bilah will be forgotten.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:6"/> and may his people be counted in the number amongst the other Tribes, despite the incident of Bilah.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:6"/> |
===Blessing of Yehuda=== | ===Blessing of Yehuda=== | ||
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After blessing Binymain regarding the Beis Hamikdash, Moshe proceeded to bless the Tribe of Yosef regarding the Mishkan of Shilo,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:12"/> alluding that historically it will come first.<ref>Baal Haturim Devarim 33:13</ref> Yet placed Binymain first since the Beis Hamkidsah was more precious for Hashem then the Mishkan because it was permanent.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:12"/> | After blessing Binymain regarding the Beis Hamikdash, Moshe proceeded to bless the Tribe of Yosef regarding the Mishkan of Shilo,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:12"/> alluding that historically it will come first.<ref>Baal Haturim Devarim 33:13</ref> Yet placed Binymain first since the Beis Hamkidsah was more precious for Hashem then the Mishkan because it was permanent.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:12"/> | ||
− | Yosef's land should be blessed by Hashem for his land was filled with more goodness then those of the rest of the Tribes.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13">Rashi Devarim 33:13</ref> It should have the delicacies and sweetness<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> of the heavens with dew. It should be nourished with the waters of the deep that ascend and moisten the land from below.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> Although this was also mentioned in Yackov's blessing to Yosef, Moshe's blessings resembled those of Yackov<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> and an open or hidden allusion can be found in each. Since Yosef's land was exposed to the sun it would contain its sweetness in its produce and fruit.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14">Rashi Devarim 33:14</ref> At the same time it would be blessed to have the sweetness of the moon's yield as well which ripens cucumbers and gourds.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14"/> Additionally the land will expel and produce fruit each and every month.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14"/ | + | Yosef's land should be blessed by Hashem for his land was filled with more goodness then those of the rest of the Tribes.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13">Rashi Devarim 33:13</ref> It should have the delicacies and sweetness<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> of the heavens with dew. It should be nourished with the waters of the deep that ascend and moisten the land from below.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> Although this was also mentioned in Yackov's blessing to Yosef, Moshe's blessings resembled those of Yackov<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:13"/> and an open or hidden allusion can be found in each. Since Yosef's land was exposed to the sun it would contain its sweetness in its produce and fruit.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14">Rashi Devarim 33:14</ref> At the same time it would be blessed to have the sweetness of the moon's yield as well which ripens cucumbers and gourds.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14"/> Additionally the land will expel and produce fruit each and every month.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:14"/> |
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Moshe continued to bless the Land of Yosef saying its mountains should be first to ripen its fruit.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15">Rashi Devarim 33:15</ref> At the same time Moshe alluded that at the time of Creation the mountains in the territory of Yosef preceded those of all other mountains.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15"/> Its hills should continue to produce fruit at all times and not cease even when there is a lack of rain.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15"/> | Moshe continued to bless the Land of Yosef saying its mountains should be first to ripen its fruit.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15">Rashi Devarim 33:15</ref> At the same time Moshe alluded that at the time of Creation the mountains in the territory of Yosef preceded those of all other mountains.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15"/> Its hills should continue to produce fruit at all times and not cease even when there is a lack of rain.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:15"/> | ||
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The Tribes of Zevulon and Yissaschar had entered a partnership and therefore Moshe blessed them together.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Zevulon would dwell near the seashore and go out in ships, to trade and make profit. They would thereby provide food for the Tribe of Yissaschar, who would sit and occupy themselves with the study of Torah.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Although Yissaschor was the older and more respected of the two, Zevulon is mentioned first because his Torah came through the assistance of Zevulon.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> | The Tribes of Zevulon and Yissaschar had entered a partnership and therefore Moshe blessed them together.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Zevulon would dwell near the seashore and go out in ships, to trade and make profit. They would thereby provide food for the Tribe of Yissaschar, who would sit and occupy themselves with the study of Torah.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Although Yissaschor was the older and more respected of the two, Zevulon is mentioned first because his Torah came through the assistance of Zevulon.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> | ||
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Moshe blessed the Tribe of Zevulon, saying they should rejoice in their departure and prosper when they go out to trade.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Their traders would be youthful and mighty.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:18">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:18</ref> | Moshe blessed the Tribe of Zevulon, saying they should rejoice in their departure and prosper when they go out to trade.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Their traders would be youthful and mighty.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:18">Baal Haturim Devarim 33:18</ref> | ||
− | + | Yissaschor should prosper when they sit in their tents to study Torah<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> and in the Sanhedrin to calculate and proclaim the leap year that have an extra month of Adar and decide which months have an extra day in the month.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> Indeed the Tribe of Yissaschor ended up producing 200 Shanhedirn leaders experts in these calculations and accordance with their outcomes the years were fixed.<ref name="Devri Hayomim I 12:32">Devri Hayomim I 12:32</ref> All the Tribes<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19">Rashi Devarim 33:19</ref> will go up to Har Habayis for the Holidays<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> based on how they are calculated by the wise of Yissachor and there they will offer righteous sacrifices.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> They will be able to attain these levels since they will be nourished by the abundance of the seas and thereby, they will have spare time to study the Torah.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> Since the Tribe of Yissaschor occupied themselves in Torah they specifically were warned not keep in their homes non-inspected books of Torah, Navi and Ketuvim that might contain mistakes in them, which is an aspect of corruption.<ref name="Baal Haturim Devarim 33:18"/> | |
− | Yissaschor should prosper when they sit in their tents to study Torah<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:18"/> and in the Sanhedrin to calculate and proclaim the leap | + | |
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Additionally the Tribes on Zevulon and Yissaschor will attain an abundance<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> of wealth by the treasures hidden<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> in the sand and sea which were found in their territories.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> These include the Tarit fish, the Chilazon snail from which the blue Techelt dye was produced and 'white glass' produced from the sand.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> Although these riches where hidden and not obvious like the fields and vineyards given to brothers like Naftali, they were worth more and sought out by the entire Nation.<ref name="Talmud Bavli Megila 6A">Talmud Bavli Megila 6A</ref> | Additionally the Tribes on Zevulon and Yissaschor will attain an abundance<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> of wealth by the treasures hidden<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> in the sand and sea which were found in their territories.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> These include the Tarit fish, the Chilazon snail from which the blue Techelt dye was produced and 'white glass' produced from the sand.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> Although these riches where hidden and not obvious like the fields and vineyards given to brothers like Naftali, they were worth more and sought out by the entire Nation.<ref name="Talmud Bavli Megila 6A">Talmud Bavli Megila 6A</ref> | ||
− | + | Through the commerce of Zevulon, merchants of the world’s nations would come to his land which sits on the border of the country. Often these merchants after having gone through so much trouble to reach the land would decide to visit Yerushalaim as well, to see what the God of the nation is like and how they worship Him. Upon seeing that the entire Nation worships a single God and eats a certain standard of food, unlike the Pagans who worship many gods and all have different food customs, the merchants would be amazed and would convert to Judaism offering righteous sacrifices.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19"/> | |
− | Through the commerce of Zevulon, merchants of the world’s nations would come to his land which sits on the border of the country. Often these merchants after having gone through so much trouble to reach the land would decide to visit Yerushalaim as well, to see what the God of the nation is like and how they worship Him. Upon seeing that the entire Nation worships a single God and eats a certain standard of food, unlike the Pagans who worship many gods and all have different food customs, the merchants would be amazed and would convert to Judaism offering righteous sacrifices.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:19 | + | |
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====Doubling Names==== | ====Doubling Names==== | ||
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The Jews will dwell safely and alone like the appearance<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> of the blessing that Yackov gave before his passing that Hashem will be with them and return the Jews to their land of their forefathers.<ref name="Chumash Bereshis 48:21">Chumash Bereshis 48:21</ref> Each man will live under his own vine and fig tree remotely, with no need to live together in groups, because of the enemy.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28">Rashi Devarim 33:28</ref> They will dwell in a land of grain and wine and also<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> their heavens will drip<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> dew just as had been promised by Yitzchak.<ref name="Chumash Bereshis 27:28">Chumash Bereshis 27:28</ref> | The Jews will dwell safely and alone like the appearance<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> of the blessing that Yackov gave before his passing that Hashem will be with them and return the Jews to their land of their forefathers.<ref name="Chumash Bereshis 48:21">Chumash Bereshis 48:21</ref> Each man will live under his own vine and fig tree remotely, with no need to live together in groups, because of the enemy.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28">Rashi Devarim 33:28</ref> They will dwell in a land of grain and wine and also<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> their heavens will drip<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:28"/> dew just as had been promised by Yitzchak.<ref name="Chumash Bereshis 27:28">Chumash Bereshis 27:28</ref> | ||
− | After giving many individual blessings, Moshe summarized that all the blessings belonged to the Jews and there was no need to continue giving detailed ones.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29">Rashi Devarim 33:29</ref> Fortunate are the Jews and it is good for them,<ref>Baal Haturim 33:29</ref> for who is like them for their salvation depends on Hashem, Who is<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/> their shield that helps them and their<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/> majestic sword. Their enemies will lie to them to survive, just live the Givonim had to lie to Yehosua.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/>. The Jews will tread upon their high places like the instance where Yehoshua had his officers place their feet upon the necks of the captured Canaanite kings.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29 | + | After giving many individual blessings, Moshe summarized that all the blessings belonged to the Jews and there was no need to continue giving detailed ones.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29">Rashi Devarim 33:29</ref> Fortunate are the Jews and it is good for them,<ref>Baal Haturim 33:29</ref> for who is like them for their salvation depends on Hashem, Who is<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/> their shield that helps them and their<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/> majestic sword. Their enemies will lie to them to survive, just live the Givonim had to lie to Yehosua.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/>. The Jews will tread upon their high places like the instance where Yehoshua had his officers place their feet upon the necks of the captured Canaanite kings.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 33:29"/> |
==Glimpse of Eretz Yisroel== | ==Glimpse of Eretz Yisroel== | ||
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Moshe also saw all the land of Naftali in both its tranquility and destruction.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2">Rashi Devarim 34:2</ref> Hashem showed him Devorah and Barak of Kadesh Naftali, waging war against Sisera and his troops.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> He showed him the land of Ephraim and Menashe in both its tranquility and destruction,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> as well as Yehoshua who descended from Ephraim, waging war against the kings of Canaan, and Gideon, who descended from Menashe, waging war against Midyon and Amalek.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> He showed him all the land of Yehuda in both its tranquility and destruction,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> and the kingdom of the House of Dovid and their victories.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Moshe was able to see until the Final Western<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Sea, including the entire Western Eretz Yisroel in both its tranquility and destruction.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Moshe was also shown all the incidents that were destined to happen to the Jews until the 'final day; then the dead would be resurrected.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> | Moshe also saw all the land of Naftali in both its tranquility and destruction.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2">Rashi Devarim 34:2</ref> Hashem showed him Devorah and Barak of Kadesh Naftali, waging war against Sisera and his troops.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> He showed him the land of Ephraim and Menashe in both its tranquility and destruction,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> as well as Yehoshua who descended from Ephraim, waging war against the kings of Canaan, and Gideon, who descended from Menashe, waging war against Midyon and Amalek.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> He showed him all the land of Yehuda in both its tranquility and destruction,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> and the kingdom of the House of Dovid and their victories.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Moshe was able to see until the Final Western<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Sea, including the entire Western Eretz Yisroel in both its tranquility and destruction.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> Moshe was also shown all the incidents that were destined to happen to the Jews until the 'final day; then the dead would be resurrected.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:2"/> | ||
− | Moshe saw the South, including the Mearos Hamachpela in Chevron.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3">Rashi Devarim 34:3</ref> He saw the Plain of Yarden,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3"/> including King Shlomo molding the vessels of the Beis Hamikdash there,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3"/> in the regions thick clay.<ref>Melachim I 7:46</ref> Moshe saw the Valley of Yericho, the city of palm trees, until Tzohar. | + | Moshe saw the South, including the Mearos Hamachpela in Chevron.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3">Rashi Devarim 34:3</ref> He saw the Plain of Yarden,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3"/> including King Shlomo molding the vessels of the Beis Hamikdash there,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:3"/> in the regions thick clay.<ref>Melachim I 7:46</ref> Moshe saw the Valley of Yericho, the city of palm trees, until Tzohar. |
− | Hashem told Moshe that this was the Land that He swore to Avraham, Yitzchak and Yackov that He will give it to their offspring | + | Hashem told Moshe that this was the Land that He swore to Avraham, Yitzchak and Yackov that He will give it to their offspring. Moshe could now go to them and testify that the oath Hashem swore to them had now been fulfilled.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:4">Rashi Devarim 34:4</ref> and it was for this reason that Hashem had shown him the Land.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:4"/> Hashem told Moshe that due to the decree He had made,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:4"/> He only let him see it with his eyes but that Moshe will not cross over there, otherwise Moshe would have been kept alive until he had seen the Jews settled and established in the Land in order to give the testimony to the Forefathers.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:4"/> |
==Passing of Moshe== | ==Passing of Moshe== | ||
Moshe the Servant of Hashem passed away there in the Land of Moav via a Divine kiss<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5">Rashi Devarim 34:5</ref> from the Mouth of Hashem. This entire section of the Torah was dictated by Hashem to Moshe who wrote it over in Tears.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5"/> After Moshe's passing Yehoshua wrote<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5"/> and finalized this section to match the rest of the Torah.<ref name="Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha">Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha</ref> | Moshe the Servant of Hashem passed away there in the Land of Moav via a Divine kiss<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5">Rashi Devarim 34:5</ref> from the Mouth of Hashem. This entire section of the Torah was dictated by Hashem to Moshe who wrote it over in Tears.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5"/> After Moshe's passing Yehoshua wrote<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:5"/> and finalized this section to match the rest of the Torah.<ref name="Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha">Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha</ref> | ||
− | Hashem Himself, in His very glory<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6">Rashi Devarim 34:6</ref> buried Moshe, although Moshe himself<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> had started the process.<ref name="Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha"/> He was buried in the Valley in the Land of Moav, opposite Bais Peor. This burial site was ready there since the six days of Creation and was one of the things created during the Bein Hashmoshos twilight period on the eve of the first Shabbos,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> to atone for the sinful act of Peor.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> | + | Hashem Himself, in His very glory<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6">Rashi Devarim 34:6</ref> buried Moshe, although Moshe himself<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> had started the process.<ref name="Shover Zadim Parshas Vezos Habracha"/> He was buried in the Valley in the Land of Moav, opposite Bais Peor. This burial site was ready there since the six days of Creation and was one of the things created during the Bein Hashmoshos twilight period on the eve of the first Shabbos,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> to atone for the sinful act of Peor.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:6"/> To this day, no person knows the place of Moshe's burial. |
Moshe was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes had not dimmed, even after he died.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7">Rashi Devarim 34:7</ref> Neither did Moshe lose his freshness and moisture,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> decomposition did not take over his body,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> nor did the appearance of his face change.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> | Moshe was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes had not dimmed, even after he died.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7">Rashi Devarim 34:7</ref> Neither did Moshe lose his freshness and moisture,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> decomposition did not take over his body,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> nor did the appearance of his face change.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:7"/> | ||
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There was no other prophet who arose in the Jewish Nation like Moshe, whom Hashem knew face to face. Moshe was familiar<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10">Rashi Devarim 34:10</ref> with Hashem, speaking with Him at any time he wished<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10"/> like after the sin of the golden calf, where Moshe said "he will go up to Hashem" <ref>Shemos 32:30</ref> and by the revelations of the laws related to Pesach Shani where Moshe told the impure men that "they should stand still, while he will listen to what Hashem commands concerning them".<ref>Bamidbar 9:8</ref><ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10"/> | There was no other prophet who arose in the Jewish Nation like Moshe, whom Hashem knew face to face. Moshe was familiar<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10">Rashi Devarim 34:10</ref> with Hashem, speaking with Him at any time he wished<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10"/> like after the sin of the golden calf, where Moshe said "he will go up to Hashem" <ref>Shemos 32:30</ref> and by the revelations of the laws related to Pesach Shani where Moshe told the impure men that "they should stand still, while he will listen to what Hashem commands concerning them".<ref>Bamidbar 9:8</ref><ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:10"/> | ||
− | This was manifested by all the signs and wonders, which Hashem had sent Moshe to perform in the Land of Egypt, to Pharaoh, all his servants and all his land. As well as all the strong hand of receiving the Torah on the Luchos Tablets with his arms,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:12">Rashi Devarim 34:12</ref> and | + | This was manifested by all the signs and wonders, which Hashem had sent Moshe to perform in the Land of Egypt, to Pharaoh, all his servants and all his land. As well as all the strong hand of receiving the Torah on the Luchos Tablets with his arms,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:12">Rashi Devarim 34:12</ref> and all the great awe of the miracles and mighty deeds in the great and awesome wilderness,<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:12"/> which Moshe performed before the eyes of all the Jews, especially when Moshe decided to brake the Luchos Tablets in front of their eyes and Hashem gave His approval for this, later telling Moshe he had done well by shattering them.<ref name="Rashi Devarim 34:12"/> |
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==References== | ==References== |