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He himself appointed priests for the high places, for the male goat and calf idols which he had made.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 15. Devils. Hebrew “goats.” Calmet.—Septuagint express this by two names, “for the idols, and for the fools.” Bible.—The Mendesians of Egypt, solemnly worshipped the goat; and Pan was represented nearly in the same form. Yet it is probable that the Hebrews style the idols by this name out of derision. 3 Kennicott. 15:2. Calmet.
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