1)

What is the meaning of "ha'Omdos Al Tilam"?

1.

Rashi: The wall was not destroyed, unlike Yericho, and Ai, about which it says (8:28) "va'Ysimeha Tel Olam Shemamah."

2.

Radak, citing Targum Yonasan: It is in its strength. The wall did not fall, and it was not burned.

2)

Why did he burn only Chatzor?

1.

Rashi (from Bereishis Rabah 81:4): He had a tradition from Moshe (whom Hashem told) to do so.

2.

Radak #1: It was the capitol. The other would be afraid (when it was burned).

3.

Radak #2 (from Bereishis Rabah 81:4): [The Kena'anim] wanted to chase Yisrael; Hashem did not let them. They entered Chatzor.

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