1)
Who is "Ben ha'Lochesh"?
1.
Ibn Ezra: This is an adjective (whisperer). The prefix Hei ha'Yedi'ah (to specify) is not added to a man's name.
2.
Malbim: This is his name; the Hei is part of his name.
2)
Where did Shalum strengthen?
1.
Malbim: Now the verses discuss in the west, from north to south. Shalum strengthened from Migdal ha'Tanurim until Sha'ar ha'Gai.
3)
What does it teach about Shalum and his daughters?
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Rashi: They strengthened to build the building.
