1)

Why does it say "Cho Amar Hashem Ranu l'Yakov Simchah"?

1.

Radak: This refers to the beginning of the redemption. It is as if it says Cho Amar Hashem l'Yakov Ranu Simchah. I.e. sing b'Simchah. Also in other verses, the words are transposed, e.g. "Mekom Sham Kever" (Yechezkel 39:11) means Mekom Kever Sham. "Kol Rabim Amim" (Tehilim 89:51) means Kol Amim Rabim, and similar verses.

2.

Malbim: Initially they will sing due to the Simchah that will be to Yakov (being on top of the Goyim); refer to 31:6:2:3. It is Simchah only for Yakov, the lower, commoners of our nation. Yisrael, the great people, will desire the Shechinah's return to Tziyon.

2)

Why does it say "Tzahalu b'Rosh ha'Goyim"?

1.

Rashi: Exult on high towers, so people will hear from afar.

2.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: Exult overtly in the eyes of all nations.

3.

Malbim: The Simchah will be that servitude will be removed from them, and they will exult that they are on top of the Goyim. The Goyim will honor them, and Yisrael will be at their heads - whereas before, they were disgraced and lowly among the nations.

3)

What should they make heard?

1.

Radak: The tidings, and praise Hashem!

4)

Why will they say "Hosha Hashem Es Amcha

1.

Radak: Just like You made us hear the tidings, so save Your nation! [Hashem says,] say so, and I will do like your words.

2.

Malbim: Save 1 the Tzadikim, who want to the true salvation - the gathering of the exiles and their return to Tziyon.


1

I.e. fulfill the desire of. (PF)

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