1)

Why is it written Henis, and we pronounce it "ha'Nas"?

1.

Radak: The Kesiv refers to one who made his children and flocks flee. This is like "Henis Es Avadav v'Es Miknehu" (Shemos 9:20). The pronunciation refers to one who flees himself. There will be both fleers and those who make flee.

2)

Why does it mention Pachad, Pachas and Pach?

1.

Malbim: There will be many afflictions.

3)

Why does it say "Eleha El Mo'av"? Eleha refers to Mo'av!

1.

Radak: Sometimes the pronoun precedes the noun, e.g. "va'Tir'ehu Es ha'Yeled" (Shemos 2:6).

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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