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The woman had a fattened calf in the house; and she hurried, and killed it; and she took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread of it:

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Hospitality in a Hopeless Place

Commentators note the woman's surprising actions. She prepares a fatted calf, a meal of honor similar to the one Abraham offered his guests, and bakes unleavened bread due to the extreme urgency. Scholars highlight her liberality, showing a moment of human care and hospitality even in the midst of a dark and forbidden encounter.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 28:24

19th Century

Bishop

Unleavened bread. —There was no time to be lost; so she did not wait to leaven the dough, but at once baked it, and set it before …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 28:24

17th Century

Pastor

And the woman had a fat calf in the house
This was reckoned a very dainty dish in those countries, and fit for any g…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 28:20–25

17th Century

Minister

Those who expect any good counsel or comfort, other than from God and in the way of His ordinances, will be as wretchedly disappointed as Saul. Tho…