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1 Samuel 14:25

1 Samuel 14:25
And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And all they of the land came to a wood,.... Which lay between Bethaven and Aijalon; by whom are meant not all the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

All they of the land - literally, all the land, probably meaning all those named in 1Sa 14:21-22, who now flocked to the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

There was honey upon the ground - There were many wild bees in that country, and Judea is expressly said to be a land…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 14:24-35

We have here an account of the distress of the children of Israel, even in the day of their triumphs. Such alloys are…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 14:24-30

Jonathan's breach of Saul's rash oath

24. were distressed that day: for Saul, &c. Render, And the men of Israel were…

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