gather together the princes] He calleth all sorts: his earnestnesse in superstition should teach godly Princes to be forward in setting up true religion and promoting it. to the dedication] Shewing that the idol is not known for an idol so long as it is with the workman: but when the ceremonies and rites are recited and used, and the consent of the people is there, then of a block they think they have made a God. the king had set up] This was sufficient with the wicked at all times to approve their religion, if the Kings authoritie were alleadged for the establishment thereof, not considering in the meane season what Gods word did permit.