1)
Which Jews crossed the Yarden?
1.
Radak: Some hid, some followed Sha'ul, and the others crossed the Yarden.
2.
Malbim: The ones near the Yarden.
2)
Why did they cross the Yarden?
1.
Rashi: They fled [from the Pelishtim].
3)
Why does it mention Gad and Gil'ad, but not Reuven?
1.
Radak: Perhaps Reuven was far from the Yarden.
4)
What is the meaning of "Chardu Acharav"?
1.
Radak: They trembled. This is like "va'Yecherdu Ziknei ha'Ir Likraso" (16:4).
2.
Malbim: They hastened with fear to go after him. They pressured him to go in front of them to fight the enemy, and they will be in back of him, and not to stay in Gilgal.
