1)

Why does it say "Gam"?

1.

Radak: In addition to the Kavod mentioned. That was lost when they broke it. Afterwards, they will take the gold to Ashur.

2.

Radak citing Rav Sadya Gaon: This includes the calf in Dan. It was exiled first.

3.

Malbim: At the same time that Melech Ashur took Hoshe'a ben Elah and incarcerated him, he took also the calf.

2)

When will it be taken to Ashur?

1.

Rashi (from Seder Olam 22): It was in the 12th year of Achaz - "va'Ya'ar Elokei Yisrael Es Ru'ach Pul Melech Ashur... va'Yaglem la'Reuveni..." (Divrei ha'Yamim I, 5:26), and he took the calves in Beis Kel, to fulfill "Gam Oso l'Ashur Yuval." Radak - Yuval is like "Yuval Shai" (Yeshayah 18:7).

3)

Who is "Melech Yarev"?

1.

Rashi: It is Sancheriv.

2.

Radak: It is Melech Ashur. His name is Yarev.

3.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: The king that will exact payment from (quarrel with) them.

4)

What is the meaning of "Bashnah Efrayim Yikach"?

1.

Rashi: Yaravam, who is from Shevet Efrayim, will take shame, for he erected this calf for a god. Radak - Bashnah is like Bushah; the Nun is extra.

2.

Malbim: He took the calf, which is the shame of Efrayim.

5)

What counsel is shame for Yisrael?

1.

Rashi: The counsel to make the calves - "va'Yiva'etz ha'Melech va'Ya'as Shnei Eglei Zahav" (Melachim I, 12:28).

2.

Malbim: The counsel to rebel against Hoshe'a and hand him over to Ashur. They thought that this will return Avodas ha'Egel. This caused the Egel to cease totally!

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