to the men of the east] Heb. children. That is, to the Babylonians. Others to the Arabians, who after the Chaldeans had spoiled the Ammonites Countrey, and had slain and carried away the inhabitants into captivitie, did come and possesse the land. palaces in thee] Namely, their holds, fitted for warre, and for defence of the Countrey; for they dwelt for the most part in tents, often changing their abodes, according to the commodiousnesse of their pastures.