1)

Why did he begin "you, the king"?

1.

Ibn Ezra: King - hear this!

2.

Malbim: The introduction was to inform him that he is king due to his father. Hashem gave kingship to Nebuchadnetzar, and via this, to his sons - "v'Avdu Oso v'Es Bno v'Es Ben Bno."

2)

Why did he say "Malchusa u'Revusa vi'Ykara v'Hadra"?

1.

Malbim: Malchusa is becoming king initially. Afterwards Revusa (it increased) - he conquered Malchus Ashur. Afterwards he received Yekar and Hadra (honor).

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