Matthew Poole and continuators on Lamentations 4:20

20 The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD was taken in their pits , of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live amongst the heathen .

That he calls some Prince here the breath of their nostrils, that is their Life, Gen. 2.7. is out of doubt, and though some of the Jews would have it understood of Iosiah, yet who so con [illegible: 1 letter]idereth that he was not taken but slain, and that not by the Chaldeans but by the Egyptians 23 years before the City was taken will see reason to conclude that he meaneth Zedekiah, who though a bad man yet was a King, and of David's line, and afforded some protection to the Jews.

We promised our selves that though the Land of Iudah was encompassed with Pagan Nations, yet through Zedekiahs valour and good conduct in Government we should live comfortably, he being a covering and refreshing to us, but saith the Prophet he also is fallen into Enemies hands.

Marginal references: Jer. 52.8.