three yeers] These three yeers seem to commence from the first yeer of Hezekiah, Chap. 14. 28. in whose fourth yeer Shalmaneser coming to besiege Samaria, did in likelihood surprise the land of Moab in his way, 2 Kings 18:9. at which time the fall of Moab begun by the Assyrians, was afterward to be accomplished by the Chaldeans, Jeremiah 48:40. of an hireling] Either because their hired servants were entertained usually from three yeer, to three yeer, Deuteronomy 15:18. Or, three yeer precisely: because such an one will precisely reckon the tearm of time that he is hired for; the expiration whereof he is wont with much earnestnesse of desire to expect. Job 7:1-2 Chap. 21. 16. feeble] Or, not many. Chap. 10. 13. Or, not mighty. as Job 36:5.