1)

Why does it say "El Chomas Bavel"?

1.

Radak: This is like Al. There are many verses like this in this Sefer.

2)

What is the significance of raising a flag?

1.

Radak: When you conquer it, raise a flag on the walls to show that it is yours. This is the custom, when they conquer a city they put flags on the towers and walls.

2.

Malbim: It is to fight the wall.

3)

What is "ha'Mishmar"?

1.

Metzudas David: It is the siege on the city.

4)

When should they strengthen the Mishmar?

1.

Radak: Before the city is captured. Malbim - it is to prevent Giborim from falling on the camp from the wall.

5)

What is the purpose of the guards?

1.

Malbim: They are around the wall, lest people flee.

6)

What is the purpose of the ambush?

1.

Malbim: It is to cut off those who flee and hide.

7)

Why does it say "Gam Zamam Hashem"?

1.

Rashi: Hashem intended so for a long time. It says "Gam" here due to the latter "Gam"; verses speak like this. Radak - each includes the other. This is like "Gam Atem Gam Malkechem" (Shmuel I, 12:25).

8)

Why does it say "Gam Asah"?

1.

Rashi: He fulfilled His intent.

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