1)

What is "Bala"?

1.

Rashi citing Menachem: This is [destroying,] like "Heshiv Yado mi'Bale'a" (Eichah 2:8). Radak - Hashem should destroy Achitofel's tongue.

2)

What is "Palag Leshonam"?

1.

Rashi: He separated them, lest people hear them.

2.

Rashi citing Menachem: Palag is an expression of dividing. Radak - there should be dissension among Achitofel and his colleagues counseling (Avshalom); this will confound their conspiracy and counsel. David said "Sakel Na Es Atzas Achitofel" (Shmuel II, 15:31).

3.

Malbim: If their counsel is divided into two factions, it will be annulled, and they will not follow Achitofel's counsel.

3)

What is the "Chamas v'Riv", and how did David see it?

1.

Radak: It is people who conspired with [Avshalom]. This is great Chamas, for they quarrel with me. He saw in his heart.

2.

Malbim: The informer told me that those rebelling against Malchus Beis David already reached the city.

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