THe seventh meneth] Either he means, when they had dwelt six moneths in the cities of Judah, after their return, or else in the seventh moneth of the yeer called Tishri, containing the part of September, and part of October: for in that moneth were two feasts, and a fast. See Leviticus 23:24. Num. 29. 1, 7, 12. and therefore it was time to set up the altar, for many sacrifices were to be offered. was come] Or, drew nigh. were in the cities] Or, that were. gathered] Or, had gathered.