And you shall cross the Jordan and dwell in the land that Hashem your God is giving you as an inheritance, and He will give you rest from all your enemies round about, and you shall dwell securely.
English: “And He will give you rest” — It was taught: R’ Yose said: Three mitzvos were commanded to Israel upon their entry into the Land: to appoint a king over them, to eradicate the seed of Amalek, and to build for themselves the Chosen House.
On the daf / in context: The language of inheritance and secure dwelling is linked to these three foundational commandments that become operative once Israel is settled in the Land.
Type of Learning
Derash on the verse (Sifrei / Bavli) — the three mitzvos of entry into the Land.
What Is Learned
Upon entering the Land, Israel is commanded to appoint a king, to destroy Amalek, and to build the Beit HaBechirah.