This chapter, as that before, divides itself into the sins and punishments of Israel; every verse almost declares both, and all to bring them to repentance.

The reproofs and threatenings here are introduced with an order to the prophet to set the trumpet to his mouth , thus to call a solemn assembly, that all might take notice of what he had to deliver and take warning by it.

It was the honour and happiness of Israel that they had but one God to trust to and he all-sufficient in every strait, and but one God to serve, and he well worthy of all their devotions.