a little space. a little while. Hebrew. kim'at. See note on "almost" (Proverbs 5:14). Referring to the respite which had been begun by the kings of Assyria (Ezra 6:22.Nehemiah 9:32; Nehemiah 9:32) and continued by the kings of Persia.
remnant to escape. The same which Nehemiah had already inquired about (Nehemiah 1:2; Nehemiah 1:3).
a nail. a peg surely driven in. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for the dwelling secured by it.
holy place. Jerusalem, or sanctuary. Compare Psalms 24:3.Isaiah 56:7, &c.