the Lord sent] See the Notes on 1 Kings 12:15. bands of the Caldees] All the bands here mentioned served under Nebuchad-nezzar, and made up one army. according to the word of the Lord] Chap. 20. 17. and 23. 27. by] Heb. by the hand of. prophets] Chap. 22. 16. Jeremiah 25, 9.