sate there] That is, according to the posture of mourners, Lamentations 1:1. Psalms 137:1. or, as others, abode there, 2 Samuel 7:18. Psalms 23:6.
and fasted] That is, they did perform the duty of humiliation and repentance, not overtly, slightly and formally, as they had done before, but in a serious manner.
burnt-offerings] To wit, for the expiation of their sins.
and peace-offerings] To wit, to testifie their faith and assurance of victory, having sought God in a right manner.