What is the meaning of "Melach Heichela Melachna"?
Rashi: We want to destroy the Heichal. Melach is an expression of destruction and desolation, like "Eretz Melechah v'Lo Seshev."
Malbim: The salt that they took from the mountain or the sea, it is the king's. Also nowadays, in most kingdoms people buy salt from the king. We eat the king's salt, for we are Your servants,
What is "Arvas" of the king?
Rashi: His disgrace.
Ibn Ezra: His detriment. This is like "Ervas ha'Aretz." Malbim - this is why we sent to the king - we do not want to see what is bad for him!
What is the meaning of "Lo Arich"?
Rashi: It is not proper [for us to see], like Arich Oh Lo Arich (Sukah 44).
Ibn Ezra: Will not delay. The Targum of "va'Yiyachel Od" is v'Oreich Od.
