And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O (a) kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, which whoever heareth, his ears shall (b) tingle.
(a) By kings here and in other places are meant counsellors and governors of the people; who he calls the ancients, (Jeremiah 19:1).
(b) Read of this phrase in (1 Samuel 3:11).