And] Or, For. as Chap. 40. 2. in the fifth yeer of Jehoiakim] In the beginning of that yeer of his reign. vers. 1. in the ninth moneth] Not of that yeer of his reign; but from the ordinary beginning of the yeer then current. See vers. 22. they proclaimed a fast] At which Jeremiah willed Baruch to read the roll; being reserved till then. vers. 6. all the people that came from the cities of Judah] Either to keep the fast, enjoyned upon some other occasion: or for fear of some forein forces, and for safetie against them. Chap. 4. 5, 6. See vers. 6.