1)

What are "Ma'avayei Rasha"?

1.

Megilah 6a: They are the desires of Esav.

2.

Rashi: They are the desires of Amalek.

3.

Radak, Malbim: It is his desires to trap me.

2)

What is the meaning of "Al Tafek"?

1.

Megilah 6a: This refers to Germamya of Edom. If they would be released, they would destroy the entire world.

2.

Rashi: His intent should not succeed. Chazal (Shabbos 111b) explained that "Zemamo" is a muzzle; do not remove the muzzle from his jaws. Radak - Tafek is to take out, like "v'Yafek Ratzon me'Hashem" (Mishlei 18:22).

3)

Why does it say "Yarumu Selah"?

1.

Rashi: They will become haughty.

2.

Radak: If they will carry out their intent, they will lift their heads, [Sha'ul] and his friends.

3.

Malbim: David and Sha'ul were on opposite sides of a mountain. Sha'ul wanted his men to ascend to the top, and from there they will shoot arrows on David and his men. This would force David to distance from the mountain.

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