two and twenty thousand, &c.] The greatest that we read of. Great sacrifices are mentioned, 1 Chro. 29. 21. 2 Chr. 15. 11. and 29. 32. and 30. 24. and 35. 7, 8, 9. But none like this. By the multitude of sacrifices, pious Jews were wont to testifie their zealous and gratefull affection to God: wherein hypocrites would make shew of imitating them, Mic. 6. 7. and all] They also brought oxen and sheep, and so made up the foresaid number. dedicated] By their joynt prayers, praises, and sacrifices.