What is the danger of "Merivei Am"?
Shochar Tov (18:34): [Save me, lest] they demote me from my kingship. 1
Rashi citing a Midrash: Save me from being punished for perverting judgment among Yisrael, or for subjugating Yisrael more than is proper.
Radak: In Shmuel II, 22:44 it says Merivei Ami. Save me from the war of Sha'ul and those who supported him, and Avshalom and those with him.
Malbim: If Ba'alei Bris [of the nations that I destroyed] will come to wage their battle, save me from them.
In Shmuel II, 22:44 it says Merivei Ami. Shochar Tov explains, lest my nation judge me.
What is the meaning of "Tesimeni l'Rosh Goyim"?
Rashi citing a Midrash: Make me head of other nations - there is no punishment for them (if I pervert their judgment or subjugate them too much)!
Radak: You saved me from Merivei Am, and made me the head of nations.
Malbim: (Not only will Nochrim not strike me for having destroyed their friends.) Rather, You even made me the head of nations!
