There are — He seems to oppose their present servitude to their former glory, and to shew their mean spirits that had rather tarry among the Heathen to do their drudgery, than return to Jerusalem to serve God and enjoy their freedom. The king — Of Babylon: esteeming it a greater honour to serve that earthly monarch in the meanest employments, than to serve the king of kings in his temple.
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1 Chronicles 4:23
23 These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.