1)
Why does it say "Elokim Tzevakos"?
1.
Radak: The Nismach (word that is Samuch to Tzevakos) is omitted. It is as if it says Elokim Elokei Tzevakos. Also "ha'Aron ha'Bris" (Yehoshua 3:14) means ha'Aron Aron Bris.
2)
What is the meaning of "Ashanta"?
1.
Ibn Ezra: It is as if smoke came up to You when Your nation prayed; their prayer was like smoke - "Alah Ashan b'Apo" (18:9).
3)
When was Yisrael's Tefilah like smoke?
1.
Rashi: It was in the days of Malchei Yavan, who did great evil to Yisrael.
2.
Malbim: It was in the days of Nechemyah (3:4).
