6 The prophet now proposes a model for our imitation in three celebrated characters, who “exalted” God, and “adored his footstool,” and “invoked his name,” and were, in consequence, heard by him, and got the power of working many miracles through him. He names three of the principal persons who were so remarkable among the Jews. Moses, who was the leader, and at the same time a high priest; Aaron, who was high priest only; and Samuel, who was a civil ruler only; for though Samuel is sometimes called
Psalm 98:6