The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground] Not on those chairs or seats, on which they had wont to sit in judgement, Psalms 122:5. Matthew 19:28. and Matthew 23:2. cast up dust upon their heads] In token of sorrow, Job 2:12. 2 Samuel 13:19. Isaiah 15:3. Jeremiah 48:38. girded themselves with sackcloth] Heb. sacks. Jeremiah 4:8. and Jeremiah 49:3. the virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads] Out of shame and confusion; Isaiah 5:15. as the contrarie a note of courage and confidence, Psal. 110 7. Luke 21:28.