priests were too few] For some delayed to come, and others, to use the rites of consecration. slay, &c.] To slay, flay, cut in pieces, and lay beasts on the altar, were works proper to priests, Leviticus 1:6. brethren] Who were of the same stock, and of a like function, v. 15. did help them] Heb. strengthned them, In this case of necessity, 1 Samuel 21:6. upright] Hearty, zealous, forward to the work.