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When the people were come to the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.
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A Literal Stream of Honey
Commentators like Barnes and Ellicott note that the Hebrew text describes a literal "stream of honey," not just a few drops. This was an abundant, visible source of energy, likely from wild beehives. This detail emphasizes the great temptation the weary soldiers faced and the stark contrast between God's provision in the land and Saul's restrictive oath.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The honey dropped—or rather, “Behold a stream of honey.” A similar phenomenon may be seen in Spain, where copious streams of honey are often…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, the honey dropped. —Literally, Behold, a stream of honey.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the people came into the wood, behold, the honeydropped. Either from trees, which…
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