1)

Why does it say that "Zarim Aritzei Goyim" will cut him off?

1.

Radak: Because he was compared to a tree, an expression of cutting is used. The Kasdim are called "Zarim" and "Aritzei Goyim", like it says about them "ha'Goy ha'Mar veha'Nimhar" (Chabakuk 1:6).

2.

Malbim: The Kasdim are "Aritzei Goyim." They and Zarim with them will cut off [Ashur].

2)

What is the meaning of "va'Yiteshuhu"?

1.

Rashi: They will cast him to the ground, like "va'Yitosh Al ha'Machaneh" (Bamidbar 11:31).

3)

What is the Nimshal of "Naflu Daliyosav va'Tishavarnah Por'osav"?

1.

Malbim: His army and troops will fall on the mountains in war, and his Ashirim and nation will be scattered in streams in Galus.

4)

What do we learn from "v'Yeredu mi'Tzilo Kol Amei ha'Aretz va'Yiteshuhu"?

1.

Malbim: The commoners who took shelter in his shade, they will descend from his shade and abandon him.

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