Jeremiah 36:16

“Now it came to pass, when they had heard all the words, etc.] In the roll or book read by Baruch; they heard them read patiently, which was what the king afterwards would not do: they were afraid both one and another; both good and bad; for there were some of both sorts among them: or, “a man to his friend”f691; they looked at one another, and knew not what to say to each other, as men amazed and astonished; they trembled at what they heard, the threatenings were so terrible, and the calamity threatened so great; and they consulted together what they should do with this roll, or what course they should take to avert the threatened vengeance, and particularly whether they should acquaint the…”

“afraid, both one and other--Hebrew, "fear-stricken," they turned to one another (compare Gen 42:28). This showed, on their part, hesitancy, and some degree of fear of God, but not enough to make them willing to sacrifice the favor of an earthly king. We will surely tell the king--not the language of threatening but implying that the matter is of such moment that the king ought to be made acquainted with it, so as to seek some remedy against the divine anger.”

“They were afraid both one and other - literally, “they trembled each to his neighbor,” i. e., they showed their alarm by their looks and gestures one to another. They felt that what he had so consistently prophesied for a period of 23 years would in all probability be fulfilled. We will surely tell - Rather, We must tell the king. It was their official duty. return to 'Top of Page'”

“they were: Jer 36:24; Act 24:25, Act 24:26 We: Jer 13:18, Jer 38:1-4; Amo 7:10, Amo 7:11 Jeremiah 36:17”