Why does it say "b'Shalvah"?
Malbim: [Since they did not guard from him,] he entered serenely.
What do we learn from "uv'Mishmanei Medinah"?
Malbim: He took great spoils and wealth.
Why does it say "Bizah v'Shalal u'Rchush Lahem Yivzor"?
Rashi: He will give spoils to those who accept their yoke, until he conquers all via flattery. Yivzor is like Yefazer (spread) ? "Bizar Amim."
What does he think to do to the fortresses?
Rashi: He plots to station troop leaders in them, until all will be conquered under them.
Malbim: He thinks how to conquer them.
Why does it say "v'Ad Es"?
Refer to 11:24:4:1.
Ibn Ezra: His intent will not be fulfilled now, only at a later time.
Malbim: He rested in the winter, in order to return the next year. He came to Egypt three times.
