For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:
Ver. 5. Who trusted in God] And therefore would not by unlawful means seek to get or keep their husband's love and favour; but trusted God for that. So Hezekiah trusted in God, and pulled down the brazen serpent, 2 Kings 18:4,5, opposing his presence to all peril.