Aven] Which is the same as Beth-aven. This he speaketh in contempt of Bethel, read Chap. 4. 15. the sinne of Israel] The object and instrument of idolatry, Deuteronomy 9:21. the thorn and the thistle] Chap. 9. 6. and they shall say to the mountains] Isaiah 2:19. Luke 23:30. Revelation 6:16. and Revelation 9:6. Cover us] Words of such persons as desire death, for fear of evils that are greater then death; and of such as are in despaire.