1)

Why does it say "Elokim Tzevakos"?

1.

Radak: The Nismach (word that is Samuch to Tzevakos) is omitted. It is as if it says Elokim Elokei Tzevakos. Also "ha'Aron ha'Bris" (Yehoshua 3:14) means ha'Aron Aron Bris.

2)

What is the meaning of "Ashanta"?

1.

Ibn Ezra: It is as if smoke came up to You when Your nation prayed; their prayer was like smoke - "Alah Ashan b'Apo" (18:9).

3)

When was Yisrael's Tefilah like smoke?

1.

Rashi: It was in the days of Malchei Yavan, who did great evil to Yisrael.

2.

Malbim: It was in the days of Nechemyah (3:4).

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