1)

Who is "Yoshev ha'Iy ha'Zeh"?

1.

Rashi: Bnei Eretz Yisrael, who relied on Pharaoh for help. "Ha'Iy" is like "Iyei ha'Yam" (11:11).

2.

Radak: Eretz Yisrael is called Iy, for it is on the sea shore.

3.

Malbim: Eretz Yehudah, who relied on Egypt and Kush. They could not help themselves - how can they help others?!

2)

What is the meaning of "Asher Nasnu Sham l'Ezrah"?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: They intended to flee to [Egypt] to be protected from Melech Ashur. [Egypt] could not save themselves - how can they save us?

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

KIH Logo
D.A.F. Home Page
Sponsorships & DonationsReaders' FeedbackMailing ListsTalmud ArchivesAsk the KollelDafyomi WeblinksDafyomi CalendarOther Yomi calendars