1)

What is "She'ar"?

1.

Rashi: It is the remnant.

2.

Malbim: The enemy will intentionally leave over some Giborim [of Kedar] to fight its war.

2)

Why does it say "Keshes Giborei Bnei Kedar"?

1.

Rashi: They were archers, like their ancestor - "va'Yhi Roveh Kashas" (Bereishis 21:20).

3)

Why will they be diminished?

1.

Radak, Malbim: This is Hashem's decree, for they did evil to Yisrael. Radak - perhaps they came with Melech Ashur and harmed Yisrael when they took [the 10 tribes] captive, or Yisrael passed through their land, and they harmed Yisrael. This is why it says Elokei Yisrael!

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