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Why does it say "va'Ya'an"?
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Radak (12 1 ): This is screaming, like "va'Ya'an Iyov" (Iyov 3:1), "v'Anisa v'Aamrta" (Devarim 26:5) [and "va'Ta'an Lahem Miryam" (Shemos 15:21) - Malbim. This Sar feared to ascend; he stayed at the bottom of the mountain, and needed to speak loudly.
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Why did Radak wait until verse 12 to explain so, regarding Eliyahu's response? (PF)
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The first Sar said "ha'Melech Diber." Why did he say "Ko Amar ha'Melech"?
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Malbim (9) Dibur refers to many words; Amirah is even for one word. The first Sar himself said "descend"; this was the gist of a long royal proclamation. The second time, the king said only "descend quickly."
