1)

Regarding Osni'el, it said (verse 10) "va'Tehi Alav Ru'ach Hashem." Why does it not say so about Ehud?

1.

Malbim (15): Ehud did not kill Eglon via strength. Rather, since he was a lefty, he was able to hide his sword on the right, and since he had a gift, he was able to come to the king.

2)

Why did he make a double-edged sword?

1.

Malbim: It was so it would stab Eglon well.

3)

How much is a Gomed?

1.

Rashi: It is a short Amah. 1

2.

Radak: It is an Amah.


1

Otzar La'azei Rashi: Half an Amah.

4)

Why was it on his right thigh?

1.

Rashi: This would enable it to take it [easily] in his left hand; he was a lefty.

QUESTIONS ON RASHI

5)

Rashi writes that the sword was only a short (or half) Amah long. Why was it so short?

1.

Malbim: This was so it would not be seen [sticking out of his garment].

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