1)

What is the intent of "Yosef Hashem Aleichem"?

1.

Radak #1: It is a Nevu'ah.

2.

Radak #2: It is a Tefilah, like Yevarech.

3.

Malbim: Since via the big, also the small are blessed, Hashem needs to give a bigger Brachah to the Gedolim, due to their higher level. However, also the bigger Brachah, the smaller receive via the bigger.

2)

Why does it say "v'Al Beneichem"?

1.

Radak: This is like it says "ha'Ketanim Im ha'Gedolim" (13).

2.

Malbim: Via the big, also the small are blessed. Hashem constantly needs to increase Brachah on the Gedolim, and it includes the Ketanim.

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