Jer 26:10 | JFB | STEP | 10. princes-- members of the Council of State or Great Council, which took cognizance of such offenses. heard-- the clamor of the popular tumult. came up-- from the king's house to the temple, which stood higher than the palace. sat-- as judges, in the gate, the usual place of trying such cases. new gate-- originally built by Jotham ("the higher gate," ) and now recently restored.

‏ Jeremiah 26:10

10. princes--members of the Council of State or Great Council, which took cognizance of such offenses.

heard--the clamor of the popular tumult.

came up--from the king's house to the temple, which stood higher than the palace.

sat--as judges, in the gate, the usual place of trying such cases.

new gate--originally built by Jotham ("the higher gate," 2Ki 15:35) and now recently restored.