1)

What is "ha'Ratok"?

1.

Rashi: It is a chain. This is a sign that they will go to Galus bound in fetters. Radak - normally, captives are taken in iron chains.

2)

What is "Mishpat Damim"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: It is people who are Chayav Misah. Radak - they are all Chayav Misah for spilling innocent blood and transgressing capital Aveiros. "Mishpat Maves la'Ish ha'Zeh" (Yirmeyah 26:11) is like Mishpat Damim.

2.

Malbim: Murder was common in the land.

3)

Why does it say that the city is full of Chamas?

1.

Radak: This is another reason why they deserve to be exiled from the land. Settlement of the land cannot last with theft.

2.

Malbim: Even though there was no murder in Yerushalayim, it was full of theft. They deserved to be eradicated due to murder and theft.

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