1)

Why does it say "v'Atah Diber Hashem"?

1.

Rashi: He will bring the punishment on them soon.

2)

What is the significance of "b'Shalosh Shanim ki'Shnei Sachir"?

1.

Rashi (from Seder Olam 23): Due to three years that Mo'av [and Amon] helped Sancheriv when he besieged Shomron, and they helped him without gain, as if they were hired (refer to 16:14:3:1).

2.

Rashi: Three years, like the years of a worker, were decreed until your punishment will come. It will not delay further; it will be exact, just like a hired worker is exact about (not to work more than) the years he was hired for.

3.

Malbim: It is like the three years for which Mo'av hired its soldiers to help Sancheriv in his war against Yisrael.

3)

What is the meaning of "v'Niklah Kevod Mo'av"?

1.

Rashi: Therefore, Mo'av's honor was disgraced among the masses of Sancheriv. They inundated them and took them captive.

2.

Radak: The honor that Mo'av has now and its pride over its masses of people and wealth, it will cease and turn to shame.

4)

What does "u'She'ar" refer to?

1.

Rashi: The remnant of Mo'av.

5)

What is "Me'at mi'Z'ar"?

1.

Malbim: It is a small amount from Kolshehu (a miniscule amount).

6)

What is the meaning of "Lo [Chabir]"?

1.

Rashi: It is an expression of much.

2.

Radak, Malbim: It will not be strong, like it used to be.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:
Month: Day: Year:
Month: Day: Year:

KIH Logo
D.A.F. Home Page
Sponsorships & DonationsReaders' FeedbackMailing ListsTalmud ArchivesAsk the KollelDafyomi WeblinksDafyomi CalendarOther Yomi calendars