1)

Why was the angel initially in Gilgal?

1.

Rashi citing Seder Olam: The 'angel' was Pinchas.

2.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: The 'angel' was a Navi. There, Hashem told him to say this to Yisrael.

2)

What is "ha'Bochim"?

1.

Rashi: It is a place. Radak - it is called so because they cried there (verses 4,5).

3)

To whom did he speak?

1.

Radak: He spoke to all of Yisrael. The Navi gathered them, or they were already gathered.

4)

Why did he mention Yetzi'as Mitzrayim?

1.

Rashi: Hashem took us from Egypt on condition that we dispossess His enemies [from Eretz Kena'an].

2.

Malbim: I took you from the lowest level - slavery in Egypt, to the highest - I brought you to Eretz Kena'an! I said that you should feel obligated to serve Me amidst appreciate of this, and I made a permanent Bris with you [on condition

5)

Why did he say "E'eleh"?

1.

Radak: We often find the past in a future conjugation.

Sefer: Perek: Pasuk:

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