1)

Why does it say "v'Atah Pitucheha Yachad"?

1.

Rashi: Even though [the enemy] saw that Hashem is displeased, they did not refrain from striking all the openings and gates together.

2.

Radak: All the openings and designs in gold, [the enemy destroyed them]. "Pitucheha" refers to the handiwork of the Bayis; its openings were beautiful.

3.

Malbim: Now we see that this sign did not come (the enemy is destroying the gold on the openings)!

2)

What are "Keshil" and "Kilafos"?

1.

Rashi: They are tools of destruction. The Targum of "uv'Kardumos Ba'u Lah" (Yirmeyah 46:22) is b'Chashilin. Kilafos is a carpenter's tool, in Arabic.

2.

Radak: They are (a) axes and (b) tools (like axes) used to crush rocks or engrave in them, respectively.

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