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Why did Shlomo get stronger?
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'Rashi': It is because Hashem was with him.
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Malbim: Until now, he relied on his father's strength and counsel. David said "I am about to die ? strengthen yourself?" (Melachim I, 2:2).
2)
What is the meaning of "va'Ygadlehu"?
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Malbim: Above (Divrei ha'Yamim I, 29:25) it says that Hashem aggrandized Shlomo in the eyes of Yisrael. Here it refers to raising the level of his spiritual Nefesh ? "va'Shem Elokav Imo."
