1)

What did Hashem mean when He said "Hachilosi Teis Lefanecha"?

1.

Rashi #1: He meant that He had bound the angel of the Emorim in Heaven and placed him under Moshe's feet, and Moshe placed his foot on his neck.

2.

Rashi: Refer to 3:24:3:2.

3.

Targum Yonasan: He meant that the miracle of the sun and moon standing still in the sky was a sign that they would defeat Sichon.

2)

What is the meaning of "Hacheil Rash"?

1.

Targum Onkelos and Targum Yonasan: With reference to Sichon, it means 'Begin to drive Sichon out!'

2.

Yerushalmi Shevi'is, 6a: The insertion of the word "Hachel" implies that Hashem has rendered Sichon's land Chulin 1 - for Yisrael to conquer. 2

1

In connection with the Dinim of Sh'mitah. See Torah Temimah, note 18.

2

An expression which means 'easy to conquer'. See also Torah Temimah, note 18.

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