1)

Why did David's men rely on the second answer? They did not rely on the first answer (verse 3)!

1.

Malbim (4): Refer to 23:3:2:1. This time, Hashem said "Ani Nosen" - miraculously; "Es 1 Pelishtim" - the entire nation. 2


1

In verse 3, Malbim distinguished between Makeh Es and Makeh b'. Perhaps he similarly distinguishes between Nosen Es and Nosen b'. (PF)

2

Surely, he means all the Pelishtim who came to Ke'ilah. We find that Pelishtim attacked shortly after this (verse 27)! (PF)

2)

Were their flocks in the war?!

1.

Radak: David struck them severely and chased them to Eretz Pelishtim, and took their flocks.

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