To whom does "Oyev" refer?
Rashi and Targum Yonasan: It refers to Pharaoh, who was convincing his people to follow him into battle, by promising them to divide the spoils 1 equally with them. 2
Why is this Pasuk written here and not at the beginning of the Shirah, since it refers to the enemy's initial thought in pursuing Yisrael?
Ramban #1 (citing Midrash Chazis), Targum Onkelos) and Targum Yonasan: Because of the principle 'Ein Mukdam u'Me'uchar ba'Torah' (Torah is not always written in the chronological order).
Ramban #2 and Rashbam 1 : Because the decision to chase after Yisrael to fight them and to capture the spoils was made when the Egyptians saw that the sea had split and the sea-bed had dried. 2
Refer to 15:9:1:2**.
What is the meaning of "Torisheimo Yadi"?
Rashi: It means, 'My hand will impoverish them.'
Targum Onkelos: It means, 'My hand will destroy them.'
Targum Yonasan: It means, 'I will destroy them with my right hand.'
What are the implications of the phrase "Achalek Shalal"?
Rashi (14:6): It implies that Pharaoh would take an equal share of the booty with th people - as opposed to other kings, who take first, as much as they want.
Mechilta: It implies that Pharaoh would open his treasury and distribute [to all those who would fight] silver, gold, precious stones and pearls.
