THat go down to Egypt] Whither God had forbidden his people to return, Deuteronomy 17:16. & 28, 68. Hosea 11:5. that they might not forget the benefit of their deliverance thence; and to keep them the freer from the superstitions and idolatries of that place and people. Jer. 2. 17, 18.
for help] Against the King of Assyria. 2 Kings 18:21. Chap. 30. 6, 7. 36. 9. and after that also, against the Chaldean. Jeremiah 37:5.
trust in chariots] Psalms 20:7.
horsemen] Whereof Egypt had store and choice. Deuteronomy 17:16. 1 King. 10. 28, 29. Ezekiel 17:15.
not unto the holy One of Israel] Implying that men can not trust in God, while they trust to worldly means. Psalms 40:4. Jeremiah 17:5.
neither seek the LORD] Or, enquire of him. Chap. 30. 2.