1)
Why does it say "Gam Sheneihem [Machlon v'Chilyon]"?
1.
Rashi: Initially they were stricken monetarily - their camels and flocks died. Afterwards, also they died. Malbim - Hashem does not strike mortally first.
2.
Vilna Gaon: Refer to 1:2:2:2.
3.
Malbim: Machlon died first, for he should have protested against his younger brother [marrying a Nochris]. He died for his sin, and for not protesting.
2)
What do we learn from "va'Tisha'er ha'Ishah"?
1.
Malbim: She was not a partner in their sin; she always intended to return to Eretz Yisrael.
