Jeremiah 36:22 - Exposition

In the winter house; i.e. that part of the royal palace which was arranged for a winter habitation (comp. Amos 3:15 ). According to Dr. Thomson, the more airy part of a house is called "summerhouse," and the more sheltered room "winter house." The ninth month, in which the events now being related took place, corresponded approximately to our December. It was, therefore, the cold and rainy season; December is a stormy month in Palestine. A fire on the hearth; rather, in the chafing dish (or, brazier ). It was a vessel with live coals placed in the centre of the room, still used in the East in cold weather.