1)

Who will be like a deer and flock?

1.

Rashi: The residents of Bavel.

2.

Radak, Malbim: Other nations in Bavel [at the time of Bavel's fall]. Malbim - Bavel was the most glorious land (19), and a business center.

2)

From what is the deer cast off?

1.

Rashi: From its place.

2.

Radak: When people chase a deer to trap it, it runs with all its strength. So all foreigners in Bavel will leave in haste to return to their lands.

3)

Why does it mention a deer cast off and scattered flock?

1.

Malbim: Flock need to be gathered in a herd, and the shepherd guards them from any mishap. Then they are assured, even though they graze in a field or forest. When they are scattered, they are lost, and they are prey to wolves. A deer normally goes alone; deer do not gather in herds - "Domeh Dodi li'Tzvi

4)

Why does it say "Ish El Amo Yifnu" and "v'Ish El Artzo Yanusu"?

1.

Malbim: Refer to 13:14:3:1.

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