1)

Having pointed out the distinction between Goshen and the rest of Egypt, why does the Torah need to add, "v'Samti Fedus... "?

1.

Ramban and Seforno: To teach us that a Yisrael was safe wherever he was; inasmuch as anywhere in Egypt, the wild beasts would ignore a Yisrael they saw, but would attack any Egyptian in the vicinity. 1

1

As the Pasuk indicates in Tehilim 78:45.

2)

Why did Hashem set a date for this Makah's arrival?

1.

Maharal: Refer to 9:18:1.01:2 (regarding Makas Barad; which he contrasts with Arov, Dever and Arbeh).

3)

Why, by this plague (and all the subsequent plagues for which there was a warning) did Hashem say it will take place "Machar" - tomorrow?

1.

Oznayim la'Torah: In order to give the Egyptians an opportunity to escape 1 (in this case by going to Goshen, where the wild animals did not appear); or to give Pharaoh time to relent. 2

1

The question arises, however, why He did not say "Machar" by Dam, Tzefarde'a and Kinim?

2

Oznayim la'Torah: And it seems that Chazal took their cue from here when they said in Avos 2:15, 'Shuv Yom Echad Lifnei Misascha!' - See Oznayim la'Torah.

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