1)

What is "Aliyas Kir"?

1.

Radak: It is an upper story built in [solid] walls of stone or bricks, and not in a Mesifas (wall with windows).

2)

Why did she want to make a room for him?

1.

Malbim: This is like a Mishkan for Aron ha'Bris in her house, i.e. the Shechinah that dwells on the Navi.

3)

Why did she want to put for him a bed, table, chair and lamp?

1.

Alshich (8), Malbim: These are the four Tikunei Shechinah 1 .


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Chomas Anach: This is based on the Zohar. The initials of these four matters spell 'Mishkan'. (The Mishkan contained a table and lamp. - PF)

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