Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, they were afraid both one and other, and said unto Baruch, We will surely tell the king of all these words.
Ver. 16. They were afraid, both one and other,] a Expavescunt et sese mutuo respiciunt; they were afraid, and looked one upon another, being much distracted at this new and unexpected occurrence; neither wist they at first what to do, being affected after a sort, and smitten with the weightiness of the business.
We will surely tell the king.] They durst do no otherwise; for if these things should have come to the king's ear, and they not first tell him, they might come into the danger of his displeasure.
a Alter alterum intuentes vel alloquentes. - Piscat.