1)
Did Chushai say that he is no longer David's friend?
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Malbim: No. However, if David will not consent to make Avshalom king, Chushai will annul his Bris with David and choose Avshalom, for he was chosen by (a) Hashem, (b) this Am (the Sanhedrin), and (c) Yisrael.
2)
What is the difference between "ha'Am ha'Zeh" and "v'Chol Ish Yisrael"?
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Malbim: Ha'Am is the Sanhedrin.
3)
What is Lo written with an Aleph, and it is pronounced with Vov?
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Radak: The writing shows astonishment (will I not be with him?!) The pronunciation is like the simple meaning.
