Aliya Summary: Moshe recalls how Sichon led his nation in battle
against the Israelites. The Israelites were victorious and took
possession of his land. When the Bashanites then attacked, they meet a
similar fate. The lands of the Emorites and the Bashanites were given to
the tribes of Reuven, Gad, and half the tribe of Menashe.
While
this Aliya contains many recounts of the victories and territorial
conquests, there is a hint of something more. In passuk (verse) 6, it
says that we destroyed Og as we destroyed Cheshbon, but it says it in
present tense! We continually destroy Og (and Cheshbon), which
apparently represent inherent character flaws that we are opposed to. In
future posts on this Aliya I'll have to find out what these nations
represented, so we can fully understand what it is that we rid the world
of. Suggestions welcome.
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