Jeremiah 14:3

Jer 14:3 And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, [and] found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.

Ver. 3. And their nobles. ] Who would be sure to have it if it were to be had.

Sent their little ones. ] Their boys, as they used to call their menial servants of the younger sort. See Matthew 14:2 . See Trapp on " Mat 14:2 "

To the waters. ] Such as were the waters of Siloe, which only fountain, saith Jerome, Jerusalem maketh use of so long as it lasteth.

To the pits, ] Or, Cisterns. Jer 2:13

They covered their heads. ] As close mourners do still.