6. they] The inhabitants of Jerusalem. 7. Because ye multiplied] Some prefer: “Because ye have raged tumultuously.” neither have done according to the judgments (or, ordinances) of the nations] The reproach is that the Israelites have not even been as faithful to their one true God as the nations have been to their false gods (cp. 2 K. 17:33). 8. execute judgments] As upon the false gods of Egypt (Ex. 12:12; Num. 33:4). 9. Cp. Matt. 24:21. The calamities of the Babylonian were surpassed by the Roman