dumbe] The Prophet as he was speaking these things became dumbe in an instant, by miracle: but when thse things were fulfilled, he recovered his speech: to assure the Jewes that all proceeded from God. See Chap. 3. 26, 27. and 33. 22. Others do take this of becoming dumbe, for holding his peace: as if he said, Thou hast spoken enough to this people, for to warn them; let them alone, untill that by the bringing to passe of these things, thou mayest convince and waken them again.