1)

Why did he tell him to run to the youth?

1.

Rashi: Do not go to measure more ? Hashem consulted with His entourage, and decided that there be no limit [to the size of Yerushalayim]. Run to tell Zecharyah!

2.

Malbim: Inform the Navi that the wall will be temporary. This is not the true Ge'ulah. Refer to 2:8:4:3.

2)

Why is he called a youth?

1.

Radak #1: Perhaps he was young when he had Nevu'ah, like Shmuel and Yirmeyahu.

2.

Radak #2: Zecharyah served an older Navi, therefore he is called Na'ar (in comparison), "Yehoshua bin Nun Na'ar" (Shemos 33:11).

3)

Why did the latter angel send the first, and not tell Zecharyah by himself?

1.

Radak: Since the first spoke to Zecharyah initially, he should tell him [that Hashem retracted]. Even though he saw the angel measure Yerushalayim, it will be Perazos (refer to 2:8:4:2). `

4)

What is the meaning of "Perazos Teshev"?

1.

Rashi: There will be no wall, in order that anyone who comes can settle in it. It will grow daily!

2.

Radak: Many will dwell outside the wall, for the city cannot contain them, even though it will be much longer and wider than what it was. Arei 1 Perazos" are without a wall, doors and bolt.

3.

Malbim: There will come a time, in the end of days, when the limited wall of Yerushalayim cannot contain the multitude of people and animals. The city will constantly expand!


1

If they are cities, they are not Yerushalayim! If the word Arei is not a mistake, perhaps Radak means 'Perazos are like "b'Arei ha'Perazos" (Esther 9:19), without a wall?' (PF)

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