1)

After how long would he cut his hair?

1.

Radak (citing Nazir 4a): He was a Nazir Olam. When his hair becomes heavy upon him after 12 months, he may lighten 1 it. We learn "Yamim l'Yamim" from "Yamim Tihyeh Ge'ulaso" (Vayikra 25:29).

2.

Radak: We could say that he grew his hair for pride and beauty; he would shave 2 it once a year when it became too hard to bear it.


1

Tosfos (4a): He did not totally shave it, for [shortly] after this he was hung by his hair (18:9).

2

If he wanted to lighten his hair, why did he shave, and not simply cut it to shorten it? Granted, if he was a Nazir Olam, [some say that] he is permitted only [to shave part] with a razor. (PF)

2)

How much is 200 Shekalim?

1.

Malbim: It was an astounding weight 1 , especially according to the Midrash that all Shekalim in Nevi'im are Litrim!


1

It was almost two kilos, and according to the Midrash (a Litra is 100 Zuz), about 50 kilos!

3)

What is "Even ha'Melech"?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: It is the king's weight. This is like "Lo Yihyeh b'Kischa Even va'Aven" (Devarim 25:13), i.e. [different] weights.

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