What is the meaning of "vEi'lokim Amar Levahaleni"?
Malbim: Hashem said that I should go promptly. This is like "va'Yavhilu Lehavi Es Haman" (Esther 6:14). You need not fear lest I delay to conquer your land, for I was commanded to rush [to Ashur].
"VEi'lokim Amar Levahaleni Chadal Lecha me'Elokim Asher Imi" ? to whom does 'Elokim' refer?
Radak: Chachamim argue about this (Ta'anis 22b). Some say that both 'Elokim's are Kodesh. It seems that this is correct, for it says "v'Lo Shama El Divrei Necho mi'Pi Elokim" (verse 22). 1
Maseches Sofrim 4:23 says that both Elokim's are Kodesh. Tosefta Ta'anis (2:10) says that the first is Kodesh, and the latter is idolatry. I did not find any argument about the first. Radak's proof is only for the first! (PF)
