But Jonathan didn`t hear when his father charged the people with the oath: why he put forth the end of the rod who was in his hand, and dipped it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

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…

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