1)

What is the meaning of "Kol Hovish"?

1.

Rashi: They all shamed themselves to acquire masters for naught.

2)

Why does it say "Al Am"?

1.

Rashi: It was Bishvil (for the sake of) the Am; it will not help.

2.

Radak: This is like El Am, like "va'Tispalel Al Hashem" (Shmuel I, 1:10) is like El Hashem, "va'Yelech Elkanah ha'Ramasah Al Beiso" (ibid., 2:11) and similar verses.

3.

Malbim: [They accepted all the shame on themselves] Ba'avur Am (in order to get Egypt's help, and it did not help)!

3)

Why does it add "v'Lo Leho'il"?

1.

Malbim: [Also] no other benefit will come from this.

4)

What is "l'Cherpah"?

1.

Rashi: It is [to be subjected to] blasphemy.

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