Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 1:15

15 For lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD: and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entring of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.

Or, I am upon calling, it is at hand, I am about to incline the Northern [illegible: 1 letter]ountries to joyn together in this work, chap. 6.22. and 10.22. and 25.9, 26.

Or kindreds. viz. those diverse Countries, and Nations, that were under one Lord, as a chief Ruler is called the Father of his Countrey.

viz. The Babylonians, and their assistants, the Medes also being in Confederacy with them, whose Kings Daughter Nebuchadnezzar married

Their Seats, Pavilions, or Tents shall be pitched, which shall be as so many thrones, where I will see my judgments executed by the Chaldeans, chap. 52.4.

At the entring to the gates, or way leading to the gates, Iudg. 9.35. 2 King. 7, 3. chap. 43.9. which besiegers have a[illegible: 1 letter]wayes a special regard to, that there be no going in, or coming out, Isa. 22.7.

They shall begirt it round, noting the great multitude, power and courage of the Chaldeans.

There were none of them should fare any better then Ierusalem.

Marginal references: chap. 5.15.