Lam 2:19 | JFB | STEP | 19. cry ... in ... night-- ( ). beginning of ... watches-- that is, the first of the three equal divisions (four hours each) into which the ancient Jews divided the night; namely, from sunset to ten o'clock. The second was called "the middle watch" ( ), from ten till two o'clock. The third, "the morning watch," from two to sunrise ( ; ). Afterwards, under the Romans, they had four watches ( ; ). for ... thy ... children-- that God, if He will not spare thee, may at least preserve "thy young children." top of ... street-- ( ; ). Resh.

‏ Lamentations 2:19

19. cry ... in ... night--(Psa 119:147).

beginning of ... watches--that is, the first of the three equal divisions (four hours each) into which the ancient Jews divided the night; namely, from sunset to ten o'clock. The second was called "the middle watch" (Jud 7:19), from ten till two o'clock. The third, "the morning watch," from two to sunrise (Ex 14:24; 1Sa 11:11). Afterwards, under the Romans, they had four watches (Mt 14:25; Lu 12:38).

for ... thy ... children--that God, if He will not spare thee, may at least preserve "thy young children."

top of ... street--(Is 51:20; Na 3:10).

Resh.