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The woman took and spread the covering over the well`s mouth, and strewed bruised grain thereon; and nothing was known.
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Courage in the Commonplace
Commentators explain that the woman's actions were brilliantly deceptive because they were so ordinary. She used a common covering and spread freshly ground or peeled grain on it, likely to dry in the sun. This everyday chore provided the perfect cover for hiding Jonathan and Ahimaaz, demonstrating immense courage and quick thinking in a high-stakes situation.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A covering - The Hebrew is “the covering,” perhaps referring to the hanging or awning at the door of the house, as the word seems to mean wh…
19th Century
Anglican
Ground Corn — This word occurs elsewhere only in Proverbs 27:22, and means wheat or barley beaten or ground so as to remove the hu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth This woman, very proba…
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