Principal of the flock – that is, noble ones.

Wallow yourselves in the ashes – Rather, roll yourselves on th…

A voice of the cry ... shall be heard.— Here again the insertion of the words in italics is a change for the worse, and r…

He not merely repeats the same thing in other words, but also adds something more grievous: that God would render desolate their pastures. He pursu…

And a voice of the cry of the shepherds Or of the kings, as the Targum: and an howling of the principal of th…

The Lord has just ground for controversy with every nation and every person, and He will execute judgment on all the wicked. Who can avoid tremblin…

1. Here, he threatens the princes and the nations.

   1. Concerning the people, he foretells the punishment: wail, as if t…