1)

What are "Parim Rabim"?

1.

Rashi: They are strong kingdoms.

2.

Radak: This is a metaphor for fat, powerful enemies and Resha'im. "Rabim" is powerful. They surrounded me - the affliction is near!

3.

Malbim: They are many bulls (enemies); they surround my body.

2)

What are "Abirei Bashan"?

1.

Rashi: Also these are bulls; in Bashan, they are fat. Radak - Bashan is fat fertile pasture in Eretz Yisrael. Animals that graze there are fat and strong. Strong Resha'im are compared to them - "Paros ha'Bashan" (Amos 4:1) are women (Radak there - nobles' wives) who oppress and crush the poor.

3)

What is the meaning of "Kitruni"?

1.

Rashi: They surrounded me like a Keter (crown), which surrounds the head. Radak - this is like "Kitru Es Binyamin" (Shoftim 20:43).

2.

Malbim: Abirei Bashan, which are strong, surround my head. (The many bulls surround my body.)

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