This matter] God hath decreed this judgement, and the whole army of heaven have as it were subscribed unto it, like as also they desire the execution of his decree, against all them that lift up themselves against God. the watchers] That is, of God, vers. 24. invironed with his Angels, described in Scripture, as those that sit in counsell with God. 1 Kings 22:29. Job 1:6. Psalms 89:8. the living may know] God bringeth down the kingdoms of men to make his own known.