1)
Why did He say "Lo Sa'alu" and "v'Lo Silachamu"?
1.
Malbim: Do not go to fight them in their cities, and do not invite them for war. Malbim (Melachim I, 12:24) ? this is like "Lechah Nisra'eh Fanim" (Melachim II, 14:8).
2)
If they return to their houses, perhaps Yaravam will attack them!
1.
Refer to Melachim I, 12:24:2:1.
3)
Here it says "va'Yashuvu mi'Leches." In Melachim I, 12:24 it says "va'Yashuvu Laleches"!
1.
Malbim: "Va'Yashuvu mi'Leches" corresponds to "Lo Sa'alu." "Va'Yashuvu Laleches" corresponds to "v'Lo Silachamu."
2.
Malbim (Melachim I, 12:24): Here it teaches that they did not go to fight. There it teaches that they returned to their houses.
