all the dead bodies] As well of those whom he slew before, vers. 3. as of these fourscore. vers. 5. because of Gedaliah] To conceal the murder of him. Or, neer; or, with, or, about Gedaliah. Chap. 38. 10. that were present with him, or belonging to him. Heb. by the hand; or, by the side of Gedaliah. 1 Samuel 19:3. 1 Chronicles 18:17. which Asa the king had made] When he fortified that citie with the stones and timber which he fetched from Ramah: 1 Kings 15:22. and withall digged pits and trenches for warlike occasions: as this might be for receipt of water, to serve in a siege. Isaiah 22:9; Isaiah 22:11. for fear of Baasha] Heb from the face of. Or, from before. or, in regard. or, because of. Chap. 4. 4. Vers. 18.