1)

Why does it say "Ki Karov Yom"?

1.

Radak: The year in which this Nevu'ah was said, Egypt was given to Melech Bavel; the day of their calamity is close.

2.

Malbim: It will be destroyed immediately after Churban ha'Bayis.

2)

Why does it add "v'Karov Yom la'Shem"?

1.

Radak: This day comes to them from Hashem. He will bring it close - He will command the enemy to come against them.

2.

Malbim: The second time that it will be destroyed, in Nebuchadnetzar's 27th year, even though it is not close, it is close to Hashem 1 .


1

I.e. for Hashem it is considered close. For Him, 852 years is called Meherah (quickly) (Gitin 88b). (PF)

3)

Why is it called "Yom Anan"?

1.

Radak: That day will be a cloud and darkness for them.

2.

Malbim: This is the first day, which is close; it will be cloudy.

4)

What is "Es Goyim"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: The time when nations will be broken.

2.

Radak: When nations will gather against Egypt to destroy it.

3.

Malbim: It is the second day, which is close to Hashem - then, all the nations that had a Bris with Egypt will fall.

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