the people that dwelt, &c.] Who because they dwelt in the city, might think themselves priviledged and exempted. Or, all that belonged to the kingdom of Judah might be here mant: as Samaria is put for the kingdom of srael, 1 Kings 18:2. the otion &c.] First-born of living things, first-fruits, tnths nd sundry oblations: whereof, See Numbers 18:8. &c. encouragd in the law] To study and teach the law, and to attend and execute the services thereof.