To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goes up, watchman opposite watchman.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Which. Hebrew Shalecheth, ( Calmet.) or ssolcoth, ( Bible.) “which leads or casts out” the filth from the temple. Villalp. Isaiah 6:13. Menochius.—But there were conduits for that purpose; and the meaning of the Vulg. is more accurate. Calmet.—The palace lay below the tabernacle and the temple, ( Tirinus.) on the west. Joseph. 15:14. Calmet.—Ward. The centinels where opposite to each other, ( Menochius.) or at equal distances. All were replaced at the same time. Calmet.—Two captains were stationed on this road, for greater respect to the king, ( Bible.) and because the concourse and dangers were increased, verse 18. Tirinus.