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Why did only Yehoshua and Calev resist the meraglim's conspiracy? The Targum Yonasan reveals that Yehoshua possessed anavah - understanding that leadership means additional obligation, not power. This yesod explains why Moshe prayed specifically for Yehoshua and provides crucial guidance for raising children who view life transitions as increased responsibility rather than empowerment.
This shiur examines the puzzling question of why Moshe Rabbenu only prayed for Yehoshua before sending out the spies, and not for all the meraglim. Drawing from the Targum Yonasan Ben Uziel, Rabbi Zweig reveals a profound insight into the nature of leadership and character. The Targum explains that Moshe saw Yehoshua possessed anavah (humility), which meant he understood that his promotion to leadership was not about gaining power, but about accepting additional obligations. This fundamental perspective protected him from the corruption that befell the other spies, who viewed their appointment as an opportunity for power and sought to maintain their positions by discouraging entry into Eretz Yisrael.
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