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It follows that the vengeance against Midian is for the sake of Israel, for by this, Israel would receive the benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Moses, as the leader of Israel, instructs them the way of the work, that all the vengeance against Midian should be for the sake of the Creator, meaning to bestow upon the Creator and not for self-reception. Otherwise, they will become remote from the Creator and will not be rewarded with any wholeness. 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