The Midrash and Zohar describe how on the day of his creation, Adam gathered together all of the creations and proclaimed Hashem’s Kingship. He called out “let us prostrate, bow and kneel be Hashem our Maker”. This is why the Shir Shel Yom for Friday begins ה’ מלך גאות לבש.
In Hakhel, the king is required to gather the people together, for the express purpose of inspiring them in the fear of Hashem.
Man, being the highest order of Creation is like a king. Adam gathering the animals together around him, to surrender themselves to Hashem, is like the gathering of Hakhel.
In Hakhel, the king is required to gather the people together, for the express purpose of inspiring them in the fear of Hashem.
Man, being the highest order of Creation is like a king. Adam gathering the animals together around him, to surrender themselves to Hashem, is like the gathering of Hakhel.
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