Let his days be few; [and] let another take his office.
Ver. 8. Let his days be few] Let his execution be hastened, as Haman's was. Ahithophel and Judas were their own deathsmen. Doeg, doubtless, came to an ill end; and so did other persecutors. See the Book of Martyrs.
And let another take his office] Praefecturam. Officers are ofttimes the Church's chief enemies; Popish bishops especially, as here in Queen Mary's days. Judas was guide to those that took Jesus, Acts 1:16; Acts 1:20 .