From the thirteenth yeer of Josiah] What time the prophet was first called unto this office, Chap. 1. 2.
rising early and speaking] Sparing no diligence or labour, Chap. 7. 13. Psalms 101:8. Withall alluding to the time of the morning meeting for Gods solemn service, Numbers 28:4. 2 Kings 3:20. Acts 2:15. at which time it is likely the prophet usually preached; there being then the greatest concourse of people in the Temple.