But Jonathan had not heard his father’s command, and he dipped the end of his stick into a piece of honeycomb and ate the honey. After he had eaten it, he felt refreshed.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Were enlightened - that is, he was refreshed when he was faint.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He put forth the end of the rod. —Most likely, with the point of his staff took up a piece of the honeycomb. Jonathan in that hurr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with
the oath
Which charge …

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…