1)

Why does it say "va'Tizen Ahalah Tachtai"?

1.

Rashi: Refer to 23:5:3:1.

2.

Radak: After she was Ahalah, and she made calves, she was still under Me; Yaravam made them l'Shem Hashem 1 . Afterwards, Achav made Ba'al and served it. This is Zenus ? they abandoned My Avodah and served other gods.

3.

Malbim: Then Ahalah began to serve idolatry and mix with Goyim of other lands.


1

Just he wanted that Malchus Efrayim will not ascend to Yerushalayim. (PF)

2)

What is the meaning of "va'Tagav"?

1.

Rashi: She lusted. Radak ? this is like "Ma'asu Vach Ogevim" (Yirmeyah 4:30). My father said that this expression always refers to desire for Zenus. Some Piyutim use this word for Hashem's desire. The authors erred!

3)

Why is Ashur called "Kerovim"?

1.

Rashi: They were neighbors, and [Shomron] sent to them [to ask] for help. Menachem ben Gadi (Melachim II, 15:17) paid taxes to Pul Melech Ashur to help him solidify his kingship. The Navi compares this to a woman who is Mezanah. Had they served Hashem, they would not have needed Malchei Ashur!

2.

Radak #1: She lusted for Ashur, and made them relatives.

3.

Radak #2: It is as if they are her relatives. Achaz sent to Melech Ashur "Avdecha u'Vincha Ani Ale v'Hoshi'eni" (Melachim II, 16:7), and then he took the image of the Mizbe'ach from Damesek and said "Elohei Malchei Aram Mazerim Osam Lahem Azabe'ach v'Yazeruni" (Divrei ha'Yamim II, 28:23). Also Malchei Yisrael did so, even if it is not written.

4.

Malbim: They came to their land, i.e. Menachem ben Gadi gave money to Pul Melech Ashur to help him solidify his kingship.

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