Hosah] Hosah was the son of Shuppim, or his brother, and so their families united. the lot, &c.] See Chap. 24. 7. Shallecheth] Out of which they carried their ashes, and all manner of soil; for the notation of the word implieth a carrying out. by the causey] By that ascent or gallery which is mentioned, 1 Kings 10:5. up] See 1 Kings 10:5. 2 Chronicles 9:4. ward against ward] One ward on the one side, the other on the other side. See Nehemiah 12:24.