How did moses secure funds ?
Therefore , say to the children of Israel . ” The Midrash taught that the word “ therefore ” ( , " lachein " ) in implies an oath , as it does in where God says , “ And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli . ” Thus , the Midrash taught that God swore to Moses that God would redeem the Israelites , so that Moses would have no reason to fear that the Attribute of Justice would retard their redemption .