Heare] Because men are obstinate and senselesse, the dumbe creatures are called upon, as more ready to hear and obey Gods word then they; and withall summoned to be as witnesses for God against them. So Deuteronomy 4:26. and Deuteronomy 30:19. and Deuteronomy 32:1. Jeremiah 2:12. Mic. 6. 1, 2. hath spoken] Or, speaketh; and therefore requireth attention, as Chap. 41. 1. I have nourished] God declareth his singular favour to them, in choosing them, before all other nations, to be his children and peculiar people, Deuteronomy 7:6. and Deuteronomy 10:15. and Deuteronomy 26:18. brought up] Or, advanced, as 1 Kings 1:37.