And the people were faint - This should be read as “are faint,” as the words are part of the man’s complaint.

Then answered one of the people. —Most probably, in reply to Jonathan’s pointing out the plentiful supply of honey, and inviting t…

Then answered one of the people, and said
To Jonathan, who might direct and encourage the people to do as he had don…

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…