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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 14:26
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 14:26
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, the honey dropped. —Literally, Behold, a stream of honey.
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 14:26
17th Century
Pastor
And when the people came into the wood, behold, the honey
dropped. Either from trees, which…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 14:24–35
17th Century
Minister
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…