the remnant of Baal] That which remained since Josiahs reformation. 2 King. 23. 3, 4, 5. the chemarims] Which were an order of superstitious Priests appointed to minister in the service of Baal, and were as his peculiar Chaplaines; read 2 Kings 23:5. Hosea 10:5. priests] Namely, of Idols: Or Leviticall Priests, but corrupted by idolatry, 2 King. 23. 8, 9. or by a wicked life, Zephaniah 3:4.