For your first question, there really is no noticeable difference on how you do the first few levels of paladin. I think I'd go now to fighter4 for weapon specialization, then continue on with paladin. However, there really is no significant difference. Make your choice depending on if you want more feats or more spells early on.
For your second questio, I wouldn't get a second weapon focused (+1 to hit isn't worth a feat IMO) unless you really have nothing to do, or if you intend on getting two weapons specialized for Maximized Attacks. I rarely use smite, so I woulnd't take extras. Grab the good combat feats such as power attack, cleave, finesse if applicable, dirty fighting, improved critical, fiendslayer, etc.
Good luck with your paladin!
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