1)

What is the meaning of "Le'at Li la'Na'ar"?

1.

Rashi: If he is presented in front of you in war, have mercy on him.

2.

Radak: If you encounter him, do not kill him, lest I see evil come upon him. Even though he did evil to me, I am a father to be merciful. "Le'at" is gently - do not come with anger to strike him, like would be proper. Guard him for me!

3.

Malbim: Be gentle with him for my sake, for I am his father.

2)

Why did David command to have mercy on Avshalom?

1.

Malbim: He saw that Avshalom did not want to kill him (this is why Avshalom preferred Chushai's counsel).

2.

Malbim citing Ralbag: The Navi told him that the rebellion is due to David's sin.

3)

David spoke to Yo'av, Avishai and Itai. Why does it say that he commanded all the officers?

1.

Radak: He also commanded the officers 1 . Therefore, all the people heard.


1

Verse 12 implies that he commanded only Yo'av, Avishai and Itai, just others heard this! (PF)

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