1)

Why did Shmuel need to ask? Since Hashem did not tell him yet, surely Yishai had another who will be king!

1.

Malbim: Indeed, he asked in astonishment 1 ; he knew that not all had come.

1

Perhaps he was astonished why Yishai did not bring all his sons like Shmuel had commanded him (verse 5). (PF)

2)

What is the meaning of "Sha'ar"?

1.

Rashi: He remains. Radak - this is like Nish'ar. This is only the only place where this verb is the simple form (and not a Niphal or Hifil).

3)

Why did David not come initially?

1.

Malbim #1: He was the youngest - "Ra'uni Ne'arim v'Nechba'u."

2.

Malbim #2: He is engaged in his work, grazing the flock.

4)

What is the meaning of "Shilchah v'Kachenu"?

1.

Radak: Take him via a Shali'ach, that he will come to here.

5)

What is the meaning of "Lo Nasov"?

1.

Rashi: We will not sit to eat. Sitting to eat is called Hasavah. 1 Radak - they already slaughtered a Shelamim, and Shmuel had prepared Yishai, his sons and the elders to eat with him.

1

I.e. people used to eat reclining [on beds], like we say [at the Seder] "Kulano Mesubin." (PF)

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