השם לַמַּבּוּל יָשָׁב וַיֵּשֶׁב השם מֶלֶךְ לְעוֹלָם. השם עֹז לְעַמּוֹ יִתֵּן השם יְבָרֵךְ אֶת עַמּוֹ בַשָּׁלוֹם (תהילים כ”ט, י-י”א)
God’s plans prevails through all the vicissitudes of nature and history. Even when all of of mankind perished, God remained firmly on His throne. God remained מלך – King, and His מלכות – His plan for the education of mankind – remained firm.
(The same attribute of mercy that placed man on earth now decided upon his destruction with only Noach and his family remaining. They found favor in God’s eyes. They were the start of a new beginning which would set the world back on its course. The stage of man changed, but God’s plan never changed. See pages 169-171)
Just as God’s plan prevails, so will anyone who cleaves to Him find strength and persevere. This strength is not one of waging war and it is not something that disturbs the peace. This is the one and only condition for peace.
With this idea, King David assures the Jewish people that when they cleave to God they will have of a life of inner strength and peace.
Beraishis 6:8
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