1)
Which night is this?
1.
Ibn Ezra (5): The night of his birth, if he was born at night.
2.
Malbim: The night of his conception.
2)
What is "Ofel"?
1.
Malbim: It is worse than Choshech, which is found every night.
3)
What is the meaning of "Yichad"?
1.
Rashi: It is rejoicing, like "va'Yichad Yisro."
2.
Hagahah in Rashi: It is to unite 1 . Malbim - it should not join with the day to be one of the 365 days of the year.
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Ibn Ezra: The primary Perush is rejoicing.
4)
Why does it add "b'Mispar Yerachim Al Yavo"?
1.
Malbim: It should not be counted towards the nights that complete a month (the moon's orbit).
