upon his bases] In the place where Solomon had placed it. for] Or, though, as Psalms 23:4. Joshua 17:18. fear was upon them] The fear of their enemies is given as a reason, either why they did it no sooner, or why they built no more now but the altar, or why they did it now; to wit, by sacrifice to seek Gods help against their enemies. Or, though they had much cause of terrour, yet they couragiously built the altar.