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Ba’alei Mussar state that the battle in this parashah is referring to man’s
inner battle with his Yetzer Hara. Just as one needs siyata di’Shemaya to
fight his physical battles, so too, does he need Divine assistance in his
constant war against the Yetzer Hara.

Four kings received Divine help in conquering their enemies, all according
to their requests. Chizkiyahu asked for Hashem to fight his battles
completely, and was granted this. This was in merit of his constant battle
against the Yetzer Hara. Hashem took up for him in his physical battles
against his human enemies.

The Yetzer Hara’s intentions are often hidden from us. Therefore, we
depend on Heavenly assistance to overcome him. When Hashem observes “Judges and officers shall you appoint in all
a person truly desiring to overtake his Yetzer Hara, He grants him Divine your cities – which Hashem, your G-d, gives you
assistance in this endeavor. – for your tribes; and they shall judge the people

We ask Hashem to spare us from challenging situations. One should with righteous judgment”
always avoid such situations, for he has no guarantee against the (Devarim 16:18)
persuasions of the Yetzer Hara.
The greatest Yetzer Hara of our generation is that for immorality.
Reinforcing our sanctity and purity will help us merit the arrival of
Mashiach.

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