1)

What is "Shofetenu"?

1.

Rashi: He is our officer and judge.

2.

Radak: He will judge us against Melech Ashur. He will wage our case against him; he did many evils to us.

3.

Malbim: He brings the river water (Melech Ashur) against us due to our sins.

2)

What is "Mechokekenu"?

1.

Radak: He rules over us. A ruler us called Mechokek - "u'Mechokek mi'Bein Raglav" (Bereishis 49:10), for he makes Chukim (laws) in the nation. Kel is our judge, lawmaker and king - He will save us!

2.

Malbim: He makes the laws; He can change them as He desires.

3)

Why does it add "Malkenu"?

1.

Malbim: He can pardon the sin like a king, who can go beyond the letter of the law. If so, He will save us.

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