the meat] That varietie and plenty of dishes set upon his table, and the discreet ordering of all. sitting] A word of dignity and honour, opposed to standing: For by servants, he meaneth counsellors of state, peers, and other chief officers, who all were servants to the king: yet opposed to ministers, or attendants. attendance] Heb. standing. apparel] Whereby they were distinguished one from another, according to their degrees. See the notes on 2 Chronicles 9:4. cup-bearers] Or, butlers: In regard of the plenty and variety, both of plate and drink, which they set out. ascent] A statly gallery, or causway, or terrace, whereby he ascended out of his palace into the temple. See verse 12. A like thing is mentioned, Ezekiel 44:3. and Ezekiel 46:2. This is called the kings entry, 2 Kings 16:18. and the entrance out of it into the temple, the kings gate, 1 Chronicles 9:18. spirit] She was so astonished, as if she had been in a swoon.