3. Withholden. As God had predicted (see Lev. 26:19; see on Deut. 28:23, 24), drought had come as a result of their apostasy (see Jer. 14:1-6).
Latter rain. The latter rain fell in March and the beginning of April, and the early rain, in October and November (see on Deut. 11:14; Jer. 5:24; Joel 2:23). Both were essential for a successful harvest.
Whore’s forehead. The figure implies impudence, obstinacy, and shamelessness (Jer. 6:15; 8:12; Rev. 17:5). Affliction had made no impression upon Judah.