14. I have peace offerings with me; &c.] "I have peace offerings with me," that is, "I have an entertainment or feast at my house;" for in sacrifices of this sort, the person that offered reserved a part of the victim for convivial purposes. Dr. Durell. This narrative is strongly expressive of the woman's character; of her
Before CHRIST about 1000. b Chap. 5. 3. c Chap. 9. 13. An harlot's behaviour described. The fame and evidency of wisdom. Before CHRIST about 1000.
14. — on a seat in the high places] For the purpose of inveigling passengers. It is related by travellers in the East, that it is still the practice for prostitutes to sit at the doors of their houses, in the most alluring pomp that they can display. Harmer. Before CHRIST about 1000.
34. — waiting at the posts of my doors.] Going to the places where true religion and piety are taught. Dr. Wells.