1)

Was he a mockery only to his nation?

1.

Rav Sadya Gaon: "Ami" means nations. Rid - this is like "ha'Roded Ami Tachtai" (Tehilim 119:20).

2.

Ibn Ezra #1: Yes.

3.

Ibn Ezra #2: "Ami" includes nations under me, like "Es Amalek v'Es Amo" (Shemos 17:13).

4.

Ibn Ezra #3, Ri Kara: The Yud in "Ami" is extra (it is as if it says l'Chol Am).

5.

Palgei Mayim: When I prophesized evil to them, I was a mockery to them. This brought the evil upon them!

2)

What is "Neginasam"?

1.

Rid: Their songs and joy.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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