And the covert for the sabbath that they had built in the house, and the king's entry without, turned he from the house of the LORD for the king of Assyria.
Ver. 18. And the covert for the Sabbath.] a Where the priests, who had served all the week before, reposed themselves on the Sabbath; and next day went home. This place was covered over to keep them from wind and weather. 2Ch 28:24
For the king of Assyria.] Either to make money for him, or to flatter with him, that he might appear profane enough, and alien from God's true service; or for fear of his force, lest by that entry he should break into the palace.
a Musach quoque sabbati. - Vulg.