1)
Why did he fall on his face?
1.
Radak: He bowed towards the voice he heard. (However, he did not see any image - refer to 28:14:1:1.)
2)
Why is "va'Yira" written with only one Yud?
1.
Radak: It has only the Yud due to the conjugation. The Yud from the root is omitted.
3)
For what did he have no strength?
1.
Radak: He could not rise from the ground.
4)
Why did he fall with his entire height?
1.
Radak, Malbim: It was due to fear of Shmuel's words, and he had not eaten the entire day and the entire night. He did not want others to lift him, due to his great worry.
