Verse 8 says "the children who grew up with him and stand in front of him"? Why does our say only the first phrase?
Refer to Melachim I, 12:10:1:1.
Why did they say both "Ko Somar" and "Ko Sedaber"?
Refer to Melachim I, 12:10:2:1.
What is "Katani"?
'Rashi', Rashi (Melachim I, 12:10): My small finger.
Refer to Melachim I, 12:10:3:2.
What is the meaning of "Katani Avah mi'Masnei Avi"?
'Rashi': I am stronger than my father. Radak (Melachim I, 12:10) ? therefore, why should I be lenient on you? "Avah" is a verb in past tense, like Asah. Alternatively, it is an adjective for the small finger. "Etzba" (finger) is masculine (Katani) and feminine (Avah).
Refer to Melachim I, 12:10:1:2-3.
