1)

Why did they say Shalom, and he answered Shalom?

1.

Radak (4): They feared that Shmuel came [to rebuke someone] for a great sin. He answered that he did not.

2.

Malbim (4, 5): They feared that Shmuel came to bring Eglah Arufah. He answered that he did not.

2)

What is the meaning of "Hiskadeshu"?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: Prepare yourselves This is like "va'Ykadesh" (Shemos 19:14).

3)

Did he single out Yishai?

1.

Malbim: No. He was amidst the invitees, so people should not realize [that he will anoint one of his sons to be king].

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