found no rest] For though the mountaine tops were bare, it may be they were muddy, or farre off, and not within the compasse of the course she tooke; besides Doves (as was noted before, Annot. on vers. 8.) flie low, and therefore may be called the Doves of the valleys, Ezekiel 7:16. as the Ravens are called the Ravens of the valley, Proverbs 30:17. because they feed on the carkasses which are most frequently found on the lower grounds, for in such especially are battels pitched, and the greatest slaughters made. pulled her to him] Heb. caused her to come by opening a window: And it may be, shewing her mate, and so inviting her to the place where she had beene before, and where she might be with more comfort, untill the world were better; and when she came within the reach, he took her in his hand, to trie whether her wings or legs were besmeered with dirt or mud, which might fignifie the asswaging of the flood.