1)

What is "Kidon"?

1.

Metzudas Tziyon: It is like a spear, like "Natah ba'Kidon" (Yehoshua 8:26).

2)

What is the meaning of "Yachaziku"?

1.

Rashi: They will take. This is like "va'Yishlach Yado va'Yachazek Bo" (Shemos 4:4).

2.

Radak: He will hold.

3)

Do the same people hold bows and spears?

1.

Radak: Yes. Everyone holds two weapons.

4)

What is the sea's clamor?

1.

Radak: It is the clamor of the waves.

5)

What is the significance of the noise?

1.

Malbim: They make noise to scare their opponent.

6)

Will all ride on horses?

1.

Radak: No - there will also be many on horses. They fight more strongly.

7)

What is the meaning of "Aruch ka'Ish la'Milchamah"?

1.

Radak: Each is armed with weapons, like one who is designated to fight an arranged war with his colleague. He prepares himself with weapons. Usually, a large army is not armed so much. Here, each will be armed as if he alone is fighting.

2.

Malbim: This refers to the horses; they are trained for war like men.

8)

Why does it say "Alayich Bas Tziyon"?

1.

Malbim: They are not coming by chance, rather, specifically for you.

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