that swear by the sinne of Samaria] By the Calves and other idols, which are the objects and instruments of their sinne; as Deuteronomy 9:21. for the idolaters did use to swear by their idols, as the Papists yet do by theirs. Thy God] For they made profession of worshipping the true God in those figures. See Exodus 32:4; Exodus 5:2 King. 10. 16, 29. Hosea 4:15. O Dan] Where one of the Calves was set up, 1 Kings 12:29. the manner] Heb. the way. Namely, the religion or worship; as Acts 9:2. and Acts 18:25. and Acts 24:14. of Beer-sheba] See upon Amos 5:5.