1)

Why does it say "mi"Ketzei ha'Aretz"?

1.

Rashi: Even though I am far from my men that I send to war against my enemies

2)

What is the meaning of "Elecha Ekra ba'Atof Libi"?

1.

Rashi: My heart is [full of concern for] over them. I call to You to "put me on a rock higher [and stronger] than me."

2.

Radak: Much Tefilah at a time of affliction is called Atifah - "Tefilah l'Ani Chi Ya'atof v'Lifnei Hashem Yishpoch Sicho" (102:1).

3.

Malbim: My heart was wrapped due to the many afflictions.

3)

Why did he request a rock taller than himself?

1.

Radak: I cannot ascend it; You will put me there! This refers to Eretz Yisrael, whether the verse discusses David or Galus.

2.

Malbim: He did not; the verse says that he called to Hashem when he needed to ascend on the high rocks of Ye'elim to hide.

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