* the pit.
   This was probably a large reservoir for receiving rain water,
   which Asa had caused to be made in the midst of the city, in
   case of a siege.

 * because of Gedaliah.  or, near Gedaliah.  Heb. by the hand,
   or the side of Gedaliah.  was it.
  Jos 10:16-18  Jud 6:2  1Sa 13:6  14:11,22  24:3  2Sa 17:9 
  Heb 11:38 
 * for fear.
  1Ki 15:17-22  2Ch 16:1-10