1)

Why does the Torah insert this Pasuk here?

1.

Rashi: To inform us that, despite the fact that Yisrael strayed from before Hashem and made the Eigel, Hashem instructed Moshe to lead the people to Eretz Cana'an.

2.

Ramban: Refer to 10:10:2:2*.

2)

What are the connotations of "Lech le'Masa ... "

1.

Rashi and Targum Yonasan: It means 'Lesad the people! - Go in front of them and lead the way. 1

2.

Seforno: It means 'Make them travel'. 2


1

See Rashi Beshalach Shemos, 13:17.

2

By means of the trumpets and by citing the Pasuk "Kumah Hashem, Veyafutzu Oyvecha ... ".

3)

Why did Hashem mention inheriting the land without any reference to fighting for it?

1.

Because, had they not sent the spies, they would have received Eretz Yisrael without as much as removing a sword from its scabbard. Refer to Devarim, 1:8:2:1.

4)

Why did Hashem mention the Shevu'ah here?

1.

Seforno: Because, if not for the Shevu'ah, due to the constant rebellion of Yisrael, they would not have merited to inherit Eretz Yisrael.

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