Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near,
Ver. 1. Then all the captains of the forces and Johanan.] Or, Even Johanan; he among the rest, and above the rest. Ille huic negotio non interfuit modo, sed etiam praefuit.
And Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah.] Brother, belike, to that Azariah, Jer 43:2 a noble pair of brethren in evil.
And all the people.] Who follow their rulers; as in a beast the whole body followeth the head.
Drew near.] They came as clients use to do for counsel.