A voice was heard, &c. Quoted in Matthew 2:18. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 35:19). App-92.
in Ramah. on the high place. Evidently. "high place" near Bethlehem.. common name in Palestine. The Targum and Vulg, read "in. high place".
Rahel. Rachel. The mother of Joseph and Benjamin (i.e. Ephraim); thus uniting the two kingdoms and the two peoples. Compare Jeremiah 31:9.
children. sons.
because they were not. Now, another weeping, and other comfort given. Compare verses: Jeremiah 31:9; Jeremiah 31:16. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 42:36). App-92.