1)

Why was he spilled like water?

1.

Radak: It was amidst fear of them. It is a metaphor, as if he melted.

2.

Malbim: My strength is too weak to stand against them.

2)

Why does it say that his bones came apart?

1.

Rashi: They are harder than water. They did not melt, but they became disconnected. This is like "Nifzeru Atzameinu l'Fi She'ol" (141:7).

2.

Malbim: The bones (e.g. knees) knock (Daniel 5:6).

3)

What is "ka'Donag"?

1.

Rashi: It is wax that melts due to the fire's heat.

2.

Malbim: The heart, which is the root of the entire body, because like wax, that melted into the innards.

4)

What is "Me'ai"?

1.

Radak: All internal limbs are called Me'ayim.

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