1)

Why did he say "Lachen"?

1.

Radak: Now that they wanted to kill me, I may pray for evil to befall them.

2)

What is the meaning of "Hagirem"?

1.

Rashi: Bring them down [via the sword] 1 . This is like "Eini Nigrah" (Eichah 3:49), "k'Mayim Mugarim" (Michah 1:4).


1

Radak: This expression is used for killing via the sword, for it makes the blood descend. The same applies to "Yagiruhu Al Yedeu Cherev" (Tehilim 63:11).

3)

What sword does this refer to?

1.

Rashi: It is the sword of troops.

4)

What is "Harugei Maves"?

1.

Rashi: Via the angel of death.

2.

Radak: Via a plague.

3.

Malbim: It is unusual deaths.

5)

Why will they die in different ways?

1.

Malbim: The children will remain in the city; they will starve. The husbands, and Bachurim (Giborim) will go out to war and die via the sword. Ansheihem who do not go out to war will die unusual deaths.

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