of the Kings seed] To wit, Mattaniah, whose name was changed to Zedechiah, 2 Kings 24:17. who was sonne to King Josiah, 1 Chron. 3. 15. yet he is called sonne to Jeconiah, 1 Chron. 3. 16. not by nature for he was Uncle; but son by succession in the kingdom: also Zedechiah is called Jeconiahs brother, 2 Chron. 36. 10. by generall terme of kindred. taken an oath of him] Heb. brought him to an oath. 2 Chronicles 36:13. For his subjection and obedience. the mighty of the land] That is, he hath carried them away with him, to weaken the Kingdome, and for to have hostages by him.