2Ki 25:19, Jer 52:25 | JFB | e4.org | 19. five men of them that were in the king's presence —that is, who belonged to the royal retinue. It is probable that there were five at first, and that other two were found afterwards ( ).

‏ 2 Kings 25:19

19. five men of them that were in the king's presence—that is, who belonged to the royal retinue. It is probable that there were five at first, and that other two were found afterwards (Jer 52:25).

‏ Jeremiah 52:25

25. seven men—but in 2Ki 25:19 it is "five." Perhaps two were less illustrious persons and are therefore omitted.

principal scribe of the host— (Isa 33:18). His office was to preside over the levy and enroll recruits. RAWLINSON observes that the Assyrian records are free from the exaggerated expressions found in the Egyptian. A minute account was taken of the spoil. Two "scribes of the host" are seen in every bas-relief, writing down the various objects brought to them: the heads of the slain, the prisoners, cattle, sheep, &c.