two angels. Probably Michael and Gabriel. Compare Dan_9:21; Dan_10:21; Dan_12:1. Luk_1:19, Luk_1:26. The supreme importance of the Lord's resurrection in the Divine counsels demanded the presence of the highest angels.
in. Greek. en.App-104.
sitting: i.e. at either end of the rock-cut ledge whereon the Lord had been laid (as the cherubim at either end of the mercy-seat, Exo_25:19). They sit in the empty tomb who stand in the presence of God (Luk_1:19. Rev_8:2).