[46] The supposition that Jeremiah had written notes of previous prophecies is not an impossible one, but it is a pure conjecture.
[47] Cf. Orelli, in loco.
[48] Num. vi. 2.
[49] xix. 94.
[50] Scott, Legend of Montrose, chap. xxii.
[51] The term "house of the Rechabites" in verse 2 means "family" or "clan," and does not refer to a building.
[52] Eight Jeremiahs occur in O.T.
[53] Literally "sons of Hanan."
[54] Jeremiah, according to this view, had no interview with the Rechabites, but made an imaginary incident a text for his discourse.
[55] ii. 10, 11.