the judges. See note on 22. e.
bore his ear. Hence. symbol of obedience an perpetual servitude. Compare Psalms 40:6; Isaiah 48:8; Isaiah 50:5 and see note on Hebrews 10:5.
for ever. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Whole). App-6. A time put for limited time; "for life", or till the jubilee, Leviticus 25:13; Leviticus 25:28; Leviticus 25:40; Leviticus 25:41.