he that goeth out, &c. Many acted on this promise (Jeremiah 39:9; Jeremiah 52:15).
falleth. shall fall.
he shall live. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "then (or so) shall he live".
be unto him for. prey: i.e. he shall save his life, but it will be dearly bought. Compare Jeremiah 38:2; Jeremiah 39:18; Jeremiah 1:6. The phrase occurs only in Jeremiah.