1)

How did water aggrandize it and the depth elevate it?

1.

Rashi citing Pesikta Rabasi 33: Because Anshei Ninveh heeded Yonah, who descended to the depth, and they repented from the theft in their hands [they were elevated].

2.

Radak: It had abundant water, therefore it was elevated so much, i.e. it had great success. Tehom is a depth of great water that never ceases ? so its grandeur did not cease for many days, until its time [to fall] came. The Tehom is a metaphor for good and great success.

3.

Malbim: The cedar had much water on top ? via this it grew. It had a pond of water below ? via this it was elevated more.

2)

Which rivers are discussed, and where do they go?

1.

Radak, Malbim: They are rivers of the Tehom, i.e. each river that comes out of the Tehom goes around this cedar that was planted on the Tehom.

3)

What are "Te'aloseha"?

1.

Rashi: They are irrigation channels.

2.

Radak: They are small streams, like "Te'alas ha'Berechah" (Yeshayah 7:3).

4)

What is the significance of sending its channels to all trees?

1.

Rashi: It waters them.

2.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: It subjugated many nations under its rule. Its authority was over all lands.

3.

Radak: Melech Ashur had great good and success; other kings had little.

4.

Malbim: The Tehom sends rivers around the cedar, but mere streams to the other trees. The Nimshal is, rainwater and the Tehom are the wealth of Ashur ? seas surround it. It received the primary influence; the other nations received a small influence via the streams.

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