prophets] Such extraordinary prophets as were then living, as Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:2.) Zephaniah (Zeph. 1. 1.) Urijah (Jeremiah 26:20.) and all their disciples, yea, all that went under the name of prophets. See the Notes on 1 Kings 18:4. both small and great] Heb. from small even unto great. read] Caused to be read. the book] Mentioned, Chap. 22. 8.