Shalt thou reign because thou closest thy self in cedar] Thou Jehoiakim; or, thou Shallum, who art not amended by Gods judgements upon thy brother, 2 King. 24. 3, 4. doest thou think this the way to establish thy throne, by stately buildings raised from cruell oporession? Hab. 2. 9. did not thy father] Josiah; a good King; who advanced Gods service, and executed justice; and by Gods blessing upon him enjoyed peace and prosperitie. Proverbs 16:12. eat and drink] Live cheerfully and comfortably; Ecclesiastes 9:7. Matth. 11. 18, 19. though he had not such a stately house as thou hast.