What do we learn from "u'Mini Sim Te'em"?
Rashi: This command comes from me.
Malbim (8-9): I make a new command. I say that you will not be far and passive. Rather, you must actively help! Also, you will supply Korbanos; Koresh did not command so.
What is the meaning of "Lema Di Sa'avdun..."?
Rashi: This work that you will do with the elders of the Jews.
What is "Di Midas Ever ha'Nahar"?
Rashi: From the tax that the king gets from Ever ha'Nahar. Midah is like "Mindah Velo va'Halach" (4:13).
What is "Asparna"?
Rashi: It is quickly. Malbim - Koresh commanded to pay their expenses from Beis ha'Melech, but it is not quickly. From the tax that the king gets from Ever ha'Nahar, they will receive quickly.
Why does it say "Di Lo l'Vatala"?
Rashi: The expenses will be given to them, lest they be idle from the work.
