1)

What are "Nechilos"?

1.

Rashi citing Menachem: Nechilos, Alamos, Gitos and Yedusun are all musical instruments. The tune for each Mizmor was according to the proper instrument.

2.

Rashi citing Shocher Tov 8: Nechilos it is an expression of Nachalah (inheritance 1 ).

3.

Rashi: Perhaps they are troops, like [a swarm of] bees is called Nechil, and Targum Yonasan of "Nachalei Veliya'al" (Shmuel II, 22:5) is Si'as Chayavin.

4.

Radak citing Rav Hai Gaon: This is like a swarm of bees, which is called Nechil. The tune resembled buzzing of bees.


1

Rashi: The word implies unlike this, and this Mizmor does not discuss inheritance!

2)

Why did David compose this Mizmor?

1.

Rashi: It is a Tefilah due to enemy troops that come against Yisrael; it is said for the sake of all of Yisrael.

2.

Radak: Also this Mizmor was due to David's enemies within Yisrael, i.e. Do'eg and Achitofel (Shocher Tov).

3.

Malbim: This Mizmor is divided into two parts. Until verse 9 explains how Tefilah should be, and how one who prays to Hashem should feel. The second part is a request that Hashem make him rest in Magelei Tzedek (23:3), and save him from his haters.

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