1)

What is the meaning of "v'Lo Im Odeni Chai

1.

Rashi: [V'Lo] is a request, like "v'Lo Yutan Na l'Avdecha" (Melachim 2 5:16).

2.

Radak 1 : I need not request that in my lifetime you will do with me Chesed Hashem, i.e. fulfill our "Bris Hashem" (verse 8) and not kill me. I request that your Chesed will not cease from my house.

3.

R. Yeshayah: Do not forget, if I am still alive when you become king, [lest you forget] and not do Chesed with me, [rather, you will remember] and I will not die, and you will not remember against me my father's hatred.

4.

Malbim: This is a continuation of verse 13. Hashem will be with you, but not if in my lifetime [when you become king] you will not do Chesed with me, rather, kill me [like kings generally kill the seed of the previous king, to solidify their kingship].


1

Perhaps this is Rashi's intent 'the verse does not leave its simple meaning.' Abarvenel says that all Meforshim explain like this. (PF)

2)

Why did he say "v'Lo Amus"?

1.

Refer to 20:14:1:2-4

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