There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
o Tzeror Hamrnor, fol. 73. 3. p In Matt. xxv. 6. q Misn. Betza, c. 5. sect. 7. r Maimon. in ib. s T. Bab. Betza, for. 40. 1. & Sabbat. fol. 45. 2. Vid Maimon Hilch. Yom Tob, c. 2. sect. 2.