1)

Why does the Torah insert the words "al Son'echa ha'Kamim alech"?

1.

Oznayim la'Torah: Hashem only take-up arms against the enemies of Yisrael who actually rise up against us - otherwise, based on the well-known principle that 'Eisav (incorporating all Nochrim) hates Ya'akov' He would have to take-up arms against the whole world..

2)

What is the significance of the seven paths along which the enemy will flee?

1.

Rashi: It is a sign of confusion - as it is the way of an army that is fleeing in confusion to scatter in all directions. 1

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See also Na'ar Yonasan.

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