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And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And the men of Israel were distressed that day. —The Septuagint, between the 23rd and 24th verses, has a somewhat long ad…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the men of Israel were distressed that day
By reason of the following order Saul gave with an oath, forbidding a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Saul's severe order was very unwise; if it gained time, it lost strength for the pursuit. Such is the nature of our bodies that daily work cannot b…

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