NUM337 A Jewish leader is expected to be at the forefront of the battle. Rashi cites the Sifre which states that the leader should not be one who will behave in the manner of kings who remain in their homes and send their armies to war. A Jewish leader is expected to emulate Moshe who personally led the people in their war against Sichon and Og. The Sifre notes that Yehoshua and King David also led the people in war. Leadership should not be considered a means of attaining honor from the people. Leadership is both an obligation and a burden. The above-mentioned principle also applies to spiritual battles facing the Jewish people. To be considered a true Jewish leader, one must lead the war against ignorance of Torah which breeds assimilation and intermarriage.