RAV KOOK ON BAMIDBAR

Translated and abridged by Rabbi Chanan Morrison Parshat Bamidbar Throughout their travels in the desert, the Israelites were commanded to set up their tents around tribal flags: "The Israelites shall encamp with each person near the banner carrying his paternal family's insignia. They shall encamp at a distance around the Communion Tent." (Num. 2:2) What is the significance of these banners?