priests, &c.] Such as are mentioned, 1 Kings 12:31. and 1 Kings 3:33. devils] The Hebrew word signifieth hairy horrid things, as satyres, Isaiah 13:21. In such shapes many idolls were wont to be set out, as affrighted the beholders: and devils, for the most part, use to appear in horrible shapes. The word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 (Deuteronomy 32:17.) which setteth out the same things, signifieth, wasters or destroyers, as Revelation 9:11. Idolaters are said to do such and such things to devils, because they do them by the instigation of devils; and because such services as are not done to the true God, are done to devils: there is no mean betwixt them, 1 Corinthians 10:20-21. Revelation 9:20. the calvs] See on 1 Kings 12:28.