I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
Ver. 18. I will pay] See Psalms 116:14 .
Now] Vows were to be paid without either diminution or delays, Deuteronomy 23:21; Deuteronomy 23:23. And herein Jacob (who is by the Hebrews called Votorum Pater, the father of vows) was too short; for it was long ere he went up to Bethel.
In the presence of all his people] For good example' sake. This also was prince-like, Ezekiel 46:10, the king's seat in the sanctuary was open, that all might see him there, 2Ki 11:14; 2 Kings 23:3 .