The words of Jonadab, &c.] When the children of one, by originall an heathen, living as strangers among you, do so punctually observe their fathers charge, and have constantly so done for so long a time together. vers. 8. 10. notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, &c.] When I have from time to time so frequently and instantly minded you of my charge, and by my prophets called upon you for obedience thereunto. Chap. 7. 13. & 11. 7. See vers. 17.