veryone came together to hear the word of Hashem, as the king publicly read from the Torah. The mitzvah of Hakhel was performed in such a manner as to include every segment of the Jewish People. Indeed, the Midrash questions the need for bringing along the young children. Chazal tell us, “The men came to learn; the women to hear; and the infants came to provide reward for those who brought them.” We may question the reward provided for those who brought their infants. After all, if there was no intrinsic purpose in bringing the children, why did their parents…
