1)

What is the meaning of "Eshtomem"?

1.

Rashi: He was silent.

2)

What are "Rayonohi"?

1.

Rashi: His thoughts.

3)

What befuddled Daniel?

1.

Rashi: He feared to give the interpretation.

4)

What did the king say to calm Daniel?

1.

Malbim: He sensed that it was a bad dream. He understood that the tree refers to him and his kingship; the dream included its interpretation. He promised that no evil will come to him for revealing the evil that will come to Nebuchadnetzar.

5)

To whom did he say "Mari Chelma l'San'ach u'Fishrei l'Arach"?

1.

Rashi citing Shevu'os 35b: "Mari" is Kodesh; he addresses Hashem. He said that this dream should be fulfilled on those whom Hashem hates. If he told Nebuchadnetzar, who hates Yisrael, would he curse them?! 1

2.

Ibn Ezra: He addressed Nebuchadnetzar. This is Derech Musar 2 .

1

Ibn Ezra: This is not difficult. So one speaks to the king. (Surely, Daniel had no intent to curse Yisrael! Perhaps Nebuchadnetzar did not hate Yisrael now - he elevated Daniel, Chananyah, Misha'el and Azaryah! - PF)

2

To say that bad should not come upon the one to whom he speaks. (PF)

6)

Who are "Arach"?

1.

Rashi: Those whom You hate, like "va'Yhi Arach."

2.

Malbim: It is your Oyev (enemy). He is worse than a Sonei (hater). The hater should have bad dreams like this, that befuddle him; the interpretation should be fulfilled on your enemy.

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