their paramours] Heb. concubines. By the Egyptians Concubines or Paramours are to be understood the neighbouring nations, adhering to them, and imitating their idolatry.
whose flesh is as the flesh of asses] Chap. 16. 26. These are termes taken from the shamelesse lusts of unchaste women, and do shew the strength and riches of Egypt; which moved the Jews to make a league with them.