children of Belial] See Judges 19. 22. they despised him] See Chap. 11. 12. no presents] To wit, as subjects were won to do, to testifie their homage and obedience to their king, 1 Kings 10:25. 2 Chronicles 17:5. Matthew 2:11. he held his peace] Or, he was as though he had been deaf. Out of his modestie and prudence, both to avoid sedition, and also to win them by patience and gentlenesse.