Aliya Summary: Moshe beseeches the Israelites to contemplate their
history, starting with the generation of the Tower of Babylon. When that
generation sinned, G‑d could have destroyed humanity, but instead chose
to spare them, only because of Israel -- G‑d's portion -- which was
destined to arise from those people. In the desert, in a "desolate,
howling wasteland," G‑d enveloped and protected the Israelites with
clouds, caring for His nation as an eagle tenderly cares for his
offspring, treating them like the pupil of His eye. "G‑d alone guided
them, and no other god was able to disturb them."
Rashi
mentions several ways that eagles be have towards their offspring for
their benefit. Apparently, eagles are extremely protective, and they do
many things meant to prepare their fledglings for their adult lives, as
well. The Torah's analogy is thus very appropriate.
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