When counting all the families of Bnei Yisroel we find a new family in Gad called Azni. Rashi says that although this family never appeared previously, it is Mishpachas Etzbon. The Shela HaKadosh explains that the gemara (Kesubos 5b) says that Hashem made the fingers perfectly suited to fit inside the ear to stop yourself from hearing Lashon Hara.
The Mei Shiloach says that when they went down to Mitzrayim to an atmosphere of Tumah they were called Etzbon as in Etzba or finger in their ear not to be influenced by Mitzrayim. Now as they stood on the threshold of Eretz Hakedosha they were called Azni, as they opened their ears to soak up the sounds of Kedusha from Eretz Yisroel.
The Iturei Torah brings that Gad encamped with Reuven and Shimon. Reuven participated in the Lashon Hara of Korach and Shimon had Zimri. Etzbon needed to shut their ears not to be influenced. Now the both Korach and Zimri were no longer alive they opened their ears and became Azni.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Pinchos-Shela-HaKadosh-Mishpachas-Azni-The-Family-With-Fingers-In-Their-Ears/4638
Have a good Shabbos. And, if you are placed in a position where you are about to hear Lashon Hara, just put your fingers in your ears.
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