1Ch 21:16, Isa 37:1 | JFB | e4.org | 16. David and the elders . . . clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces —They appeared in the garb and assumed the attitude of humble penitents, confessing their sins, and deprecating the wrath of God. . HE BUILDS AN ALTAR.

‏ 1 Chronicles 21:16

16. David and the elders . . . clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces—They appeared in the garb and assumed the attitude of humble penitents, confessing their sins, and deprecating the wrath of God.

1Ch 21:18-30. HE BUILDS AN ALTAR.

‏ Isaiah 37:1

1. sackcloth—(See on Isa 20:2).

house of the Lord—the sure resort of God's people in distress (Ps 73:16, 17; 77:13).