The prophet, after three years’ silence enjoined him now hath his mouth opened by new commission.
To the chidldren of thy people; to the Jews in general, to who he had not spoken since what he spake in the 24th chapter,
Say unto them; propound a parable unto then
When; if at any time.
The sword; war, or any sore judgment.
Take a man; choose out a man who live on the borders, and knows the avenues and the ways the enemy will most likely come to assault them. Set him for their watchman; appoint him to watch the coasts, that they may not be surprised.