At the end of the parsha, we find the story of someone who blasphemed against Hashem.
Rashi gives us the backstory that his father was an Egyptian and the people of the Tribe of Dan, his mother’s tribe, where he tried to pitch his tent, complained that he did not belong in their camp, since it was based on father’s tribe.
The man was brought to Moshe and ruled against. He thereupon left the court and uttered curses.
The Torah tells us his mother was Shlomis bas Divri. The name is significant, in that it alludes to the fact that she would speak to everyone and wish them well. Why would the son of such a woman be fighting with others and not peaceful? Especially to the point where he clashed with Hashem, so to speak?
Rashi gives us a clue with the word he uses, “pitpait,” meaning she chattered with everyone. She wasn’t truly concerned about them, but wanted to be well-liked.
Further, the Ohr HaChaim says, when her son was condemned, she wanted to save him, and mercy for the wicked is really a form of cruelty.
This woman was concerned for herself and no one else, least of all HaKadosh Baruch Hu. That is why her son was the same way, and came to an ignoble end.
