were very attentive to hear him: or, hanged on him, Εξεκρεματο [Strong's G2910], αυτου [Strong's G847], ακουων [Strong's G191], literally, "they hung upon him hearing;" which is beautifully expressive of their earnest attention, and high gratification. Neh 8:3; Joh 7:46-49; Act 16:14