a fast] That what ye do may be thought to be done through zeal of Gods glory. In dayes of fast they were wont to enquire after haynous sinners, executing the law on them, and so seeking reconciliation with God, Num. 25. 7, 8. Psalms 106:30. on high among the people] Heb. in the top of the people; In an high place, according to his dignity, that ye may not seem to have plotted this against him: or cause him to come from among the people, to appear in some conspicuous place before the judges, or among the chief of the people.