Another matter, “there as a small city” – this is Sinai, “and few men in it” – these are the Israelites, “and a great king came against it” – this is the King of kings the Holy One blessed be He, “and surrounded it and built a great siege upon it” – these are the two hundred and forty-eight positive commandments and the three hundred and sixty-five negative commandments. “He found in it a poor, wise man” – this is Moses, as it is stated: “No hand shall touch it…” (Exodus 19:13), “and he saved the city in his wisdom” – as it is stated: “Anyone who touches the mountain shall be put to death” (Exodus 19:12). “But no one remembered…” – the Holy One blessed be He said: You did not remember him; I remember him, as it is stated: “Remember the Torah of Moses, My servant…” (Malachi 3:22).