Mischief … upon mischief i.e. calamity upon calamity; and "rumour" of misfortune upon rumour. Jeremiah 4:20; Isaiah 28:19.

but the law and the law. It is implied in seeking a vision from the prophet that no vision is granted; and the law, i.e. decision or judgment, sought from the priest, ceases; neither can the elders give any counsel. The same three classes of advisers, viz. prophets, priests, and elders or wise men are spoken of Jeremiah 18:18. All sources of revelation are dumb. Cf. Lamentations 2:9, The law is no more, her prophets also find no vision from the Lord. Psalms 74:9; Micah 3:6.

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