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The word (I implored) is numerically equivalent to 515, like the 3 dvarim
word (song). Moshe offered 515 prayers, in the form of a song to
Hashem, in order that He should accept his entreaties. He told Hashem,
“Just as You redeemed us from Egypt, so should You bring us the final
redemption. In this manner, I will merit entering the Land.” But Hashem
refused his request, for He saw that the time was not ripe for the
ultimate salvation.
The sum of the digits which comprise 515 is eleven. This is an allusion
to the eleven impure forces of Ba’al Peor. Moshe prayed 515 prayers in
order to subdue the eleven kelippot of Ba’al Peor. This would hasten the
ultimate redemption.
Bnei Yisrael joined Moshe’s Song at the Sea, for they had perceived
Hashem’s Presence there. Whereas here, Moshe alone sang the song of
Va’etchanan. Bnei Yisrael did not merit Divine revelation at this time,
due to their sins. When Bnei Yisrael will eventually repent their sins, they
will merit Hashem’s Shechinah once again and will participate in
Moshe’s song.
Moshe wanted to perform the land-related mitzvot in the most perfect way.
But once he saw that entry to the Land was barred, he asked to go in like
a bird. He wanted, at least, to absorb the kedushah of the Land. He also
wanted to demonstrate how much he cherished Eretz Yisrael, so that the
nation should not denigrate it, as they had done in the past.
“I implored Hashem at that time, saying”
(Devarim 3:23)

