1)

Where in Egypt will the sword be?

1.

Malbim: It will spread in all of Egypt.

2)

What is "Chalchalah"?

1.

Rashi: It is trembling. When they hear the fall of Egypt, they will be afraid for themselves, lest Melech Bavel come against them.

2.

Radak: When Kush will see people fall dead in Egypt, they will fear and be agitated lest the sword come against them, for they are neighbors and one nation - all of them 1 are sons of Cham.


1

'All' implies at least three! Perhaps Radak holds that our verse mentions Kush, but the same applies to Put and Lud mentioned in the coming verse; refer to 30:5:1:1. (PF)

3)

Will only one Chalal fall dead in Egypt?

1.

Radak: This is a Klal; there will be many Chalalim.

4)

Whose Hamon will be taken?

1.

Malbim: Egypt's.

5)

What are its foundations?

1.

Malbim: The nations that help it, listed in the coming verse. They are foundations of its kingship and Gevurah.

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