And he knew] That is, Jehoiakim visited and spoiled the palaces of those whom he did destroy, or in hostile manner slew with the sword. Vers. 6. their desolate palaces] Or, their widows. he laid wast their cities] Namely, the Cities of his people, by his extortions and violencies, 2 Kings 24:4. Jeremiah 22:17. noise of his roaring] By his cruel and tyrannicall commands.