The Fortieth Prophecy of Jeremiah (see book comments for Jeremiah).
Baruch. He was the grandson of Maaseiah, governor of Jerusalem in Josiah's reign (2 Chronicles 34:8), and brother of Seraiah, chief chamberlain (Jeremiah 51:59).
written these words, &c. See Jeremiah 36. the fourth year, &c. See App-86.