What is the meaning of "v'Charuza Karei v'Chayil"?
Rashi: An announcement went out with great power.
What do we learn from "Lechon Amrin"?
Rashi: This announcement is told to you nations.
Malbim #1: We command you ? the officers, the people's Sheluchim, so it is as if we command all the people.
Malbim #2: We tell the officers 'the people tell you to bow on behalf of them.'
What is the difference between Amim, Umim and Leshonos?
Ibn Ezra citing Yefes: Amim have gods. Umim have no creed. Leshonos ? some have Torah, and some do not.
Malbim: Each Am has its own ruler. Each Umah has its own creed. Each Lashon has its own language. Officers were there from the government, priests of each creed, and the heads of each Lashon.
