Now — Three months after the city was taken. Ishmael — The same Ishmael that came to Gedaliah, Jeremiah 41:8, to whom he sware protection; only here we are told he was of the royal blood, which might both raise his spirits, as having a more legal pretence to the government, and rendered him a fitter... [ Continue Reading ]
Slew — All those who were about the court of Gedaliah.... [ Continue Reading ]
No man — No man who lived at any distance from Mizpah.... [ Continue Reading ]
There came men — Who possibly had not heard of the temple being burnt. Cut themselves — With all indications of mourning used in those countries.... [ Continue Reading ]
He forebare — His covetousness prevailed over his cruelty.... [ Continue Reading ]