Command the children of Yisrael and say to them: My offering, My food for My fire-offerings, My pleasing aroma, you shall take care to present to Me in its appointed time.
English: Why is it said? Because Moshe said “Let Hashem appoint a man over the congregation,” the Holy One said to Moshe: while you are appointing for Me over My children, appoint My children over Me that they not treat Me with contempt.
Type of Learning
Juxtaposition of leadership appointment and sacrificial command.
What Is Learned
Care for the daily offerings is pressed even in the moment of succession planning.