They have set up kings] The people of their own proper motion, without enquiring after my will, or staying for my command, or permission, have chosen and made Kings of their own heads: first Jeroboam, 1 King. 12. and after him successors: for though God promised ten Tribes to Jeroboam, 1 Kings 11:31. yet they had no command by God to make him King; wherefore they sinned separating themselves from the lawfull rule of Davids posteritie, though this happened according to Gods secret providence, Hosea 13:11.
of their silver] Chap 2. 8.