“And Hashem said to Moshe … ’Avenge’ … And Moshe sent them … and Pinchas the son of Elazar the Kohein to the army”
(Bamidbar 31 1-6)
The Yalkut points out a question: If Hashem commanded Moshe himself to “avenge” how could Moshe send an emissary?
However Moshe decided that because he was raised in Midyan it would be unjust if he personally would inflict pain upon those who helped him.
Yet the question remains strong. How could Moshe refuse a direct commandment from Hashem simply because of gratitude?
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