What are the connotations of "u'Lema'an Nasosecha"?
R. Bachye: With reference to 8:16:1:1, it means that the afflictions of the desert serve to test Yisrael, to strengthen their Midas ha'Bitachon and to instil in them Emunah - to the point that serving Hashem becomes second nature. 1
Seforno: It ?To test you whether you will do His will if He sustains you without pain (problems).
R. Bachye: As David ha'Melech said in Tehilim 25:5 "Hadricheini ba'Amitcha Velamdeni!" - See R. Bachye.
What are the implications of "Leheitivcha be'Acharisecha"?
Seforno: Following the test and the affliction - Refer to 8:2:2:3** - a person who has been tested and passes the test is worthy of a greater measure of goodness than the administering angels.
