“You are crossing theJordan today … to inherit many great nations … children of giants.”
(Devarim 9:1–2)
Why did Hashem allow giants to settle Eretz Yisrael with fortified cities? Since the time of Creation Eretz Yisrael was designated for Bnei Yisrael. Although nations were permitted to settle there until Bnei Yisrael reclaimed the Land they were simply like servants protecting the prince’s kingdom until he matured and inherited it. Therefore wouldn’t it have been preferable for Hashem to place weak nations in the Land so that Bnei Yisrael could conquer them easily?
The answer to this query lies in the blessing: “Borei nefashos rabbos v’chesronam — Who creates many souls and their shortcomings.” (Midrash Rabba 3:1)
This is the brachah recited after drinking and after eating foods over which we say shehakol etc. One may wonder why are we thanking Hashem for creating shortcomings?
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