1)

Why did he say "Hikisa" (past tense)?

1.

Radak #1: Many times You saved me and struck my enemies. Do so now!

2.

Radak #2: He discusses this war. He uses past tense amidst confidence (it is as if Hashem already struck them).

3.

Malbim: You already struck my enemies (refer to 3:8:4:2). Save me (from the rest of Avshalom's troops)!

2)

Why did he say "Hoshi'eni Elokai"?

1.

Malbim: You are Elokai - Your special Hashgachah is on me, to save me.

3)

What is striking on the cheek?

1.

Rashi: It is a blow of disgrace - "Yiten l'Makehu Lechi [Yisba b'Cherpah]" (Eichah 3:30), "ba'Shevet Yaku Al ha'Lechi" (Michah 4:14).

2.

Rashi citing Midrash Tehilim 17: It is hitting on the mouth - "va'Ytzav El Beiso va'Yechanek" (Shmuel II, 17:23).

4)

Whose teeth did Hashem break?

1.

Radak: It is the ones who wanted to tear David - "va'Ashabrah Mesal'os Avel" (Iyov 29:17).

2.

Malbim: David's enemies, through annulling Achitofel's counsel, and he was choked,

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