1)

What is the significance that their arrows are sharpened?

1.

Radak: All their weapons are ready for war. Also their bows are drawn - when they want to fight, there will be no delay.

2.

Malbim: There will not be any delay, even to sharpen their arrows. Their bows will be drawn by themselves!

2)

What is "ka'Tzar"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: K'Nitara (like a rock).

2.

Radak: It is a strong (Malbim - flint) rock. Their feet will not hurt due to the journey; they will not need to make iron [horseshoes] for them 1 .


1

Malbim: This shows the success that they will have on the road.

3)

What are "Galgilav"?

1.

Rashi: The wheels of their chariots.

4)

What is "ka'Sufah"?

1.

Radak: It is straw that rolls in the wind. It is an exaggeration for how fast they will come.

2.

Malbim: (It is a whirlwind.) The horses will not need to pull the chariots - the wind will carry them!

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