Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 38:11
Went into the house of the king - and took thence - The eastern kings had their wardrobes always well furnished; as garments were a usual present to ambassadors, etc. I cannot think that, in the proper acceptation of the words, these were in any part of the king's house. Old cast clouts, and old rotten rags - The fact seems to be this: there were several garments that had been used, and would not be used again; and there were others which, through continuing long there, had by insects,... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 38:10
Take from hence thirty men - The king was determined that he should be rescued by force, if the princes opposed. read more