1)
Who are the many who stood against Melech ha'Negev?
1.
Malbim: Also Melech Macedonia and others fought Egypt, and many rebelled against him.
2)
Who are "Bnei Peritzei Amecha"?
1.
Rav Sadya Gaon: [Jews] that rebel against Elokei ha'Shamayim.
2.
Rashi citing Rav Sadya Gaon: This is Esav's nation and his entourage.
3.
Malbim: The Jews hated Ptolemy, because his father did evil to them.
3)
Why does it say "Yinase'u Leha'amid Chazon v'Nichshalu"?
1.
Malbim: They said, based on Nevu'ah, Melech ha'Tzafon will win. They joined with Antiyochus, accepted him and honored him and helped him in his war. In the end, they stumbled ? many were killed.
