1)
What is the meaning of "Edayin "?
1.
Rashi: Then.
2)
What is "She'er Kenavas'hon"?
1.
Rashi: Their friends and entourage.
3)
Who are Dinayei va'Afarsaschayei...
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Rashi: They are names of nations that Sancheriv settled in cities of Shomron. Afarsaya are Persians; Arkevayei are people of Erech - "v'Erech v'Akad v'Chalnei." Shushanchayei are of Shushan ha'Birah. Elmaya are of Elam 1 . All of them agreed to send this letter.
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Malbim: Eilam is the Medinah of Shushan - "b'Shushan ha'Birah Asher b'Eilam ha'Medinah" (Daniel 8:2).
