1)
Was Hodayah mentioned before?
1.
Radak: No - even so, his descendants are taught.
2.
Malbim: He is one of Bisyah's sons; this is connected to the previous verse.
2)
Why does it mention his wife's brother?
1.
Malbim: He had sons also from other wives. Ezra mentioned only the esteemed ones, who were from Nacham's sister.
3)
What is the meaning of "Avi Ke'ilah ha'Garmi"?
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Malbim: Hagarmi is the name of Avi Ke'ilah. I mentioned (2:52) that many names begin with Hei. Eshtemo'a was the head of the city Ma'achah.
