1)

What are the Pesilim?

1.

Rashi, and Targum Yonasan: It is where they quarry rocks from the mountain.

2)

Why did he leave and return? He could have killed him the first time. He knew that when he says that he has a secret, Eglon will expel everyone!

1.

Radak, Malbim (18): (a) It was to make it seem that he came primarily to bring the gift. It seemed that he forgot that he also has a secret to tell, and returned for it. (b) If they will realize [that he killed the king], it will be easier for him to flee [alone], than if he was with the others who brought the gift. Malbim - now, they will not be in danger.

3)

What is the meaning of "Has"?

1.

Rashi: Eglon said that everyone should be quiet (Radak - until everyone leaves).

2.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: He removed everyone. Yonason agrees that it is an expression of silencing, like "va'Yahas Kalev" (Bamidbar 13:30). Expelling everyone is the ultimate silencing!

4)

Where was Eglon?

1.

Malbim: He was in a corridor. It is improper for people to enter to the king, so Eglon entered the inner room. 1


1

I do not know his source to say so. The verses imply that he was sitting on a chair in the Aliyah the entire time! (PF)

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