THe word that came, &c.] See Chap. 1. 2. & 2. 1. in the fourth yeer of Jehoiakim] See Chap. 36. 1. the first yeer of Nebuchadrezzar] The first yeer of whose reign comprehended part of the third yeer of Jehoiakims reign, and part of his fourth, Daniel 1:1. in which yeer he surprised Jerusalem; and took with him thence divers youths of the bloud roiall to be brought up in his court; Daniel 1:2. yet left Johoiakim still king; but holding his crown from him, as he did from Pharaoh Nechoh before: who continued loiall to him three yeers; but after three yeers end revolted from him: whereupon he returned, took him, and carried him away captive: 2 Kings 24:2. 2 Chronicles 36:6. Ezekiel 19:9.