1)

What were "Ma'alaleihem"?

1.

Radak: They clung to Ba'al Pe'or, were Mezaneh with the women and served idolatry.

2.

Malbim: They were Mezaneh with Bnos Mo'av; this caused everything. Therefore, when Pinchas did judgment against Zimri, the plague stopped.

2)

Why does it say "va'Tifrotz"?

1.

Radak: It was a great plague.

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