1 Samuel 28:24
“And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the woman had a fat calf in the house,.... This was reckoned a very dainty dish in those countries, and fit for any…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The woman had a fat calf - The ancients used great despatch in their cookery. In hot countries they could not keep flesh…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 28:20-25
We are here told how Saul received this terrible message from the ghost he consulted. He desired to be told what he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the woman, &c. Meals are rapidly prepared in the East. "With the Bedawin it is nearly universal to cook the meat…