After the Jews had encamped at Mt. Seir for a long period, they were told to continue their journey by passing through the land of Edom, although they were told not to engage in any hostilities since this territory had been promised to Esav's descendants. They were similarly told not to attack the residents of Moav, for their land was reserved for Lot's children. They did, however, defeat Kings Sichon and Og, and fear of the Jews began to spread amongst the neighboring nations. The Land Of Gilad. Moshe encouraged Yehoshua not to fear the nations living in Israel.
Greatness Has Many Levels.
After Moshe protested that he was unable to bear the burden of leadership alone, Hashem advised him to select judges and administrators to assist him. While the seventy Elders appointed by Moshe couldn't hope to reach his level of eminence, they did attain their own pinnacle of distinction, evidencing that there are many levels of greatness and that each of us has the opportunity to reach our unique degree of prominence. We each must strive to discover how we can best utilize our talents to serve Hashem and our fellow man. A famous story is told in the name of many great Chassidic Rebbes, including Reb Zusia. He often said that after a person dies and ascends to the heavens for judgment, he is required to defend his past actions and behavior.