the book of the Covenant] See the first Annot. on vers. 4. and read it] The booke was not only read, but sprinkled with blood mingled with water, Hebrews 9:19. and it was so mingled, because otherwise by congealment it would be too thick: besides, it would go the further, being to be sprinkled upon a great number who stood next in the roome of all the people. See Hebrews 9:19.