1)
What is the meaning of "ha'Cho'ach Asher ba'Levanon Shalach El ha'Erez..."
1.
'Rashi': The lowest, humblest tree sent to the greatest tree.
2.
Refer to Melachim II, 14:9:1:1,2.
2)
Why did he say "va'Tirmos"?
1.
'Rashi': The cedar did not want to kill the thorn tree, for it was belittling in its eyes to do so. Rather, it trampled it, to disgrace it. How were you brazen to send to a tall cedar? You are only two Shevatim! My servants will trample you when they hear this disgrace!
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Refer to Melachim II, 14:9:2:1.
