1)

Why does it say "Motz'eihem Achlum"?

1.

Malbim: They were like Hefker, and whoever found them could consume them for his benefit.

2)

What are "Tzareihem"?

1.

Radak: It is those who afflict them.

2.

Malbim: It is those who hate them. They ruined them amidst hatred, without any benefit at all.

3)

Why did they say "Lo Nesham"?

1.

Radak: We are not liable for harming them, for they sinned [Malbim - and they deserve to be eradicated]. The Navi explains why this affliction came to them.

4)

What does the verse say about "Neve Tzedek"?

1.

Radak: They had a place of righteousness and truth when they did His will.

2.

Malbim: This was one aspect of their sin. Hashem was a special place for the flock; righteousness dwelled there. They abandoned righteousness Bein Adam l'Chavero. Also refer to 30:7:5:2.

5)

What is "Mikve Avoseihem"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: It is what their ancestors relied on (Hashem). Radak - and Hashem was their Mikve; they found their hopes [fulfilled] through Him.

2.

Malbim: They abandoned Hashem in matters Bein Adam l'Makom.

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