1)

Why did He say "Lamah Sarivu"?

1.

Rashi: How can you argue with Me, and say 'we did not sin'?!

2.

Radak: When the enemy comes, you complain and say 'why did Hashem abandon us, and give us over to our enemies?'

3.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: Why do you judge against My words?

4.

Malbim: Why do you want Me to save you? You all sinned against Me, so I need not save you!

2)

Did they all sin against Hashem, even the Tzadikim?

1.

Rashi (from Bava Kama 92a): The verse implies so. This is like people say, 'in uprooting the thorn, also the cabbage is stricken.'

2.

Radak: "Kulchem" includes the great and small.

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