And in those times [there was] no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations [were] upon all the inhabitants of the countries.
Ver. 5. And in those times there was no peace,] i.e., After their apostasy from God, and their revolt from the house of David, they have had an ill time of it, being harrowed with continual wars and oppressions. And were not we in as bad condition recently here in England? Blessed be God for better times!