1)

Why did she say that all Avdei ha'Melech know

1.

Vilna Gaon: Going to the king will harm, and not help, for it is known that anyone who goes will be killed. There is greater punishment for transgressing a known matter.

2.

Malbim: If I go now, I will be in Safek danger, and I will not be able to request for my nation. All know the law, so I cannot say that I did not know. He will not be able to pardon me, for it is an exposed sin, like Vashti's.

2)

Why did she say "Kol Ish v'Ishah"?

1.

Malbim: The law includes everyone.

3)

Why did she say "Achas Daso Lehamis"?

1.

Malbim: Do not say that it is only for one who enters not for a need. Rather, it is even for a great need like this, to save a nation from being killed.

4)

What is the significance of the king lifting his scepter?

1.

Malbim: The person was Chayav Misah, just the king did Chesed and pardoned him. Even if he will save me, I will not be able to request for others!

5)

Why did she add that she has not been called for 30 days?

1.

R. Elazar of Garmiza, also cited in Tosfos ha'Shalem: He does not love me any more.

2.

Vilna Gaon: Presumably, he will send for me in [a few] days. Why should I transgress his law for [saving] a few days?

3.

Malbim: Indeed, to save people from death, one must try every means, even if they are unlikely to help. However, here there is a better way. Surely he will call me soon, and then it will be easy to request for the nation!

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