the bullock] One of the bullocks which they best liked. which was given them] Heb. which he gave them. See the last word of this verse. untill noon] The furthest time used for the morning sacrifice. hear] Or, answer. answered] Or, heard. leapt upon the altar] Or, leaped up and down at the altar. Idolaters use to have many antick and strange gestures in their idollservices: as, leaping upon their altars, as if they themselves were willing to be sacrificed; skipping on it, and dancing round about it: to all which this place may have relation. See v. 30. was made] Heb. he made: An indefinite phrase; he, whosoever he was: It is well expounded by the passive, was made; as in v. 23, Let them give.