1)

Why does it say "Aram Darmesek"?

1.

Radak (Shmuel II, 8:5): There was also Aram Tzovah, Aram Naharayim, Aram Ma'achah and Aram Beis Rechov.

2)

Why does it say "Darmesek"? In Shmuel II, 8:5 it says Damesek!

1.

'Rashi' cog R. Yitzchak: Verses sometimes do so [add a superfluous letter], e.g. Shevet - Sharbit. The Targum of "[Yisar Eschem] ba'Shotim" (Melachim I, 12:11) is b'Sharbitin.

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