for a long season] Since their revolt, about thirty yeers. Compare chap. 12. 13. and 13. 2. and 14. 1. Israel] The ten tribes that revolted, 2 Kings 12:16. without the true God] For they set up idols, in stead of the true God, 1 Kings 12:28. See Judges 5:8. without a teaching priest] See what priests they had, 1. King. 12. 31. and 13. 33. without law] For they cast out the Levites that should have instructed them in the law, chap. 11. 14.