1)

Why does it say "Al ha'Yom ha'Ba"?

1.

Malbim: This refers to verse 2 - "Ko Amar Hashem

2)

Why does it mention "Tzur" and "Tzidon"?

1.

Rashi: Pelishtim used to help them against their enemies. Radak - they are from the region of Pelishtim - "Tzur v'Tzidon v'Chol Gelilos Pelashes" (Yo'el 4:4).

3)

What is "Iy Kaftor"?

1.

Rashi: It is the island of Kaftor.

4)

Why does it mention "Kaftor"?

1.

Radak, Malbim: Pelishtim and Kaftorim are brothers - "Asher Yatz'u mi'Sham Pelishtim v'Es Kaftorim" (Bereishis 10:14).

5)

Will there be a remnant from Pelishtim?

1.

Radak: No. Malbim (1, 4) - this is because (a) the Pelishtim helped Tzur and those with whom [Tzur] had a covenant. Nebuchadnetzar warred with Tzur and their Ba'alei Bris; he will wipe out those who helped them, so they will not have help. (b) It was Hashgachah from Hashem.

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