thirteenth year of Josiah. Compare Jeremiah 1:2.
the three and twentieth year: i.e. of Jeremiah's prophesying: 18 years under Josiah. 3 months under Jehoahaz. 4 years under Jehoiakim.
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
rising early and speaking. See note on Jeremiah 7:13.