Why did he say "Gam"?
Malbim: Not only did he benefit Aniyim - also, he did not put a heavy yoke on the rich. Therefore, they heeded him.
Who commanded him?
Rashi: The king.
What is "Pecham"?
Rashi: It is like Pechah (officer), just like Rokem is like Rekah. Ibn Ezra #1 - the Mem is extra, like Amnah/ Amnam.
Ibn Ezra #2: The Mem is a pronoun - their Pechah. This Perush is primary. However, it should have said Pechtam 1 .
When a pronoun is suffixed to a word ending in Hei, it changes to a Tov, e.g. Ishah - Ishto. (PF)
Why was he appointed in Daryavesh's 20th year?
Rashi: That is when he ascended from Bavel (2:1).
Does this refer to his brothers?
Rashi: No, "Achai" are his friends.
What is "Lechem ha'Pechah"?
Rashi: Bread proper for him to eat. The nation gives to the Pechah from the tax.
