Who is disgraced, that will take over the kingship?
Rashi: It is Malchus Esav ? "Bazuy Atah Me'od." Romi will take the kingship from Yavan.
Malbim: It is Antiyochus ha'Rasha. He was disgraced in his Midos and actions.
Why does it say "v'Lo Nasnu Alav Hod Malchus"?
Malbim: His older brother left over a son to inherit the Malchus ? a small horn emerged (8:9).
What is the meaning of "u'Va v'Shlavah"?
Malbim: When his brother died, he was in Romi; he came from there.
What is "ba'Chalaklakos"?
Ibn Ezra: It is in darkness, without counsel.
Malbim: It is via flattery, like chronicles say. Via flattery, he got the officers and powerful people to help him become king.
