Above all that were before you—that is, above all previous rulers of the people, whether judges or kings. Until now, none of the ru…

But hast done evil above all that were before thee. —The language is strong, considering the many instances of false god …

But have done evil above all that were before you
Not only above David, but above Saul, who never gave into idolatry…

Whether we keep an account of God's mercies to us or not, he does; and he will set them in order before us, if we are ungrateful, to our greater co…