the former rain] Or, a teacher of righteousnesse. moderately] Heb. according to righteousnesse. Namely, at the time of your greatest need, and in that just measure, as is required, for to help the barrennesse which was before. Others, in righteousnesse, that is, bountifully, and lovingly. will cause to come down] Leviticus 26:4. Deuteronomy 11:14. in the first moneth] Which was the March Moon, for then beganne that time of the year which was called the latter season; by reason of the fruits which grow ripe, and are gathered therein: at which time rain was most necessary: next to September Moon, which was the other part of the year, called the first season; by reason of tilling and sowing of the ground.