Derech Hayam – lecture 6

We will make a linguistic comparison between the two battles of “Even HaEzer”, which were 20 years apart and in different places, but the Tanach tells of them in adjacent chapters and calls the two places “Even HaEzer”. The Tanach conveys a clear message here: that Israel’s perception in the first battle – that the presence of the “Ark of the Covenant” would help them – is mistaken. What helps to defeat the enemy is emphasized in the second battle: faith, prayer, repentance and most importantly – unity. Together we will win! יחד ננצח!