1)

What is the meaning of "Yalok"?

1.

Malbim: [They hold water in their hands, and] slurp it with their tongues.

2)

Why were the ones who did not kneel separated?

1.

Rashi (from (Bereishis Rabsi Toldos): The ones who kneeled were used to kneeling to idolatry (Radak - Ba'al).

2.

Radak, Malbim #1: The ones who kneeled on their knees, they worshipped their reflection in the water (Yalkut Shimoni 2:62).

3.

Malbim #2: They kneeled to fill their mouths with water. This shows radical lust to drink [much] at once and weakness of joints, like the Akeidah writes.

3)

What should Gid'on do to the ones who kneeled?

1.

Radak: Also they were separated unto themselves.

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