1)

What is the meaning of "va'Ya'as Chayil"?

1.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: He gathered [Malbim - many] soldiers.

2)

When did he strike Amalek?

1.

Radak: This was after he was commanded "Lech v'Hikisah Es Amalek" (Shmuel 1:15:3).

3)

Why does it say "va'Yatzel"?

1.

Malbim: He intended only to save Yisrael from their afflicter, but not to wipe out Amalek's name due to the past, like Hashem commanded.

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