1)

Why did he say "v'Atah"?

1.

Metzudas David: Nebuchadnetzar did not overpower due to his strength, rather, due to Hashem's anger at their sins. You warned them to make peace with us. You are blameless. Therefore, I release you from your fetters, and you may do as you want.

2)

What is the meaning of "Pitachticha"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: I untied. This is like "va'Yfatach ha'Gemalim" (Bereishis 24:32).

2.

Rashi citing Menachem: It is an expression of opening, and so is "va'Yfatach ha'Gemalim" (Bereishis 24:32).

3)

What is the meaning of "v'Asim Es Eini Alecha"?

1.

Ramban (Bereishis 44:21): I will do good to you.

2.

Metzudas David: I will supervise over you.

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