1)

What is a "Mashal"?

1.

Radak: It is something that is not understood like the simple meaning.

2)

What is the question "Eich Shavas Nogesh"?

1.

Malbim: The one who pressed to collect taxes, how did he suddenly cease?

3)

What is "[Shavsah] Madhevah"?

1.

Rashi: It is an expression of great pride and a heavy load.

2.

Rashi (from Shabbos 149b): [Bavel] used to say MeDoD v'HaVeH (measure [coins], and give [them])!

3.

Radak: It is a staff, and also pine and cedar trees of Levanon (8). "Madhevah" is based on the Targum of gold (Dehava). It is a characteristic of Bavel, which had much gold; it collected taxes from all lands.

4.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: Saf Tekof Chayava (the strong Rasha ceased).

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