In Parshas Vayeira we read how “Avraham planted an Eshel in Be’er Sheva and called there in the name of Hashem” Chaza”l explain that Avraham had an inn where he would bring in travellers and would bring them to a recognition of Hashem. This ingathering of guests and travellers for this purpose was like the gathering of Hakhel which was in order to strengthen Yiras Hashem.
In another connection, the end of the Parsha records the Akeidas Yitzchak which took place on Har Hamoriah. After the Akeidah Avraham names the place “Hashem Yireh” because “on Hashem’s mountain He will be seen”.
The Mitzvah of Hakhel took place “in the place that He will choose”, a reference to Har Habayis. The holiness and the revelation of the Divine Presence at this site was an integral part of instilling the awe of Hashem in the people, which was the purpose of Hakhel.
In another connection, the end of the Parsha records the Akeidas Yitzchak which took place on Har Hamoriah. After the Akeidah Avraham names the place “Hashem Yireh” because “on Hashem’s mountain He will be seen”.
The Mitzvah of Hakhel took place “in the place that He will choose”, a reference to Har Habayis. The holiness and the revelation of the Divine Presence at this site was an integral part of instilling the awe of Hashem in the people, which was the purpose of Hakhel.
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