Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Chronicles 4:23

23 These were the Potters, and those that dwelt amongst plants and Hedges: there they dwelt with the King for his work.

Or rather, these are: for he seems to oppose their present Servitude to their former Glory▪ and to shew their low and mean Spirits that had rather tarry among the Heathen to do their Drudgery, than return to Ierusalem to serve God and enjoy their Freedom.

Or, tarr[illegible: 1+ letters]ed, or, now dwell; when their Brethren are returned.

Of Babylon or▪ Persia▪ Esteeming it a greater Honour and Happiness to serve that Earthly Monarch in the meanest Employments, than to serve the King of Kings in his Temple, and in his most Noble and Heavenly Work.