1)

What is the meaning of "v'Nasobu Aleinu"?

1.

Malbim: They will be united [against us].

2)

What is the meaning of "v'Hichrisu Es Shemenu"?

1.

Malbim: We will lose our reputation of being mighty. This will desecrate Your name, which was elevated through us.

3)

What was the question "u'Mah Ta'aseh l'Shimcha"?

1.

Rashi #1, citing a Midrash: Your name is joined with our name! (It is disgraceful for Your name that we were defeated.)

2.

Rashi #2: What will be of the fame of Your strength, which was publicized? Now, people will say that You weakened!

3.

Radak: People will say that You do not have ability [to defeat the Kena'anim]. It is as if Your name was diminished in their eyes!

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