1)

What Zenus of Egypt did she not abandon?

1.

Rashi: They relied also on Malchei Mitzrayim. We find that Hoshe'a ben Elah sent messengers to Soa Melech Mitzrayim (Melachim II, 17:4).

2.

Radak: Even though she learned from idolatry from Ashur, she did not abandon what she learned in her youth, in Egypt, about idolatry and sorcery.

3.

Malbim: Afterwards, Melech Ashur found a conspiracy in Hoshe'a ben Elah, who sent to Soa Melech Mitzrayim.

2)

Why does it say "Ki Osah Shachvu bi'N'ureha"?

1.

Rashi: From then they poured their Zenus on her, Lust for Zenus entered her from her youth.

2.

Radak: Egypt taught to her [idolatry and sorcery] first.

3.

Radak: They already had a Bris with Egypt.

3)

Why does it use the expression "va'Yishpechu"?

1.

Radak: They taught them profusely, like a matter that is poured, matters of divination and witchcraft.

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