1)

What is "Nidham"?

1.

Rashi: He retreats, and holds back from war.

2.

Radak: He is confounded, and does not know what to do.

3.

Radak citing his father, based on Arabic: It is one whose heart is covered certain illness.

4.

Malbim: He is stunned; his senses and feelings are Batel; he does not feel anything. This illustrates one who does not save due to lack of knowledge.

2)

Why does it say "k'Gibor"?

1.

Radak: Salvation is in his hand, but there are times when he cannot save via his strength.

2.

Malbim: He cannot save from one stronger than himself. This illustrates one who does not save due to lack of ability.

3)

Why did he say that You are among us?

1.

Radak: How can You ignore our afflictions?!

2.

Malbim: This is the opposite of a guest who came only to lodge.

4)

Why did he say that Your name is called on us?

1.

Rashi: Therefore, it is not according to Your honor to do so.

2.

Radak citing a Midrash: Your name is joined to our name Yisrael.

3.

Malbim: This is the opposite of a stranger. You did not hand us over to be under the Ma'arachah. Rather, we are under Your Hashgachah!

5)

What is the meaning of "Al Tanichenu"?

1.

Rashi: Do not abandon us.

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