Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 38:1

"And Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah, heard the words that Jeremiah spake unto all the people, saying," — Jeremiah 38:1 (ASV)

Had spoken - Spoke; or, was speaking.