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Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:17-46

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES 1 Samuel 14:18. “Bring hither the ark of God.” “Many expositors, thinking it extremely improbable that the ark had been removed from Kirjath-jearim, where it was afterwards found by David (2 Samuel 6:2-3), regard the Hebrew text as here incorrect, and follow the Septuagint reading of ephod. It must, however, be remembered that the Chaldee, the Syriac, the Arabic, and the Vulgate support the authorised version. It has been remarked that if Saul had spoken of the ark... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:47-52

1 Samuel 14:47. “So Saul took the kingdom.” “As Saul had first of all secured a recognition of himself as king on the part of all the tribes of Israel by his victories over the Ammonites at Jabesh (1 Samuel 11:12), so it was through the victory which he had gained over the Philistines, and by which these obstinate foes of Israel were driven back into their own land, that he first acquired the kingship over Israel, i.e., first really secured the regal authority over the Israelites.… The war... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:1-52

1 Samuel 14:0 These were evil days for the people of Israel. But it was in these dark days that Jonathan shone so famous. It is yet true that difficulties prove our mettle, and that the greater the hardship or peril, the more is the victory worth telling. We learn from this chapter I. That the presence of the enemy should rouse our courage. Jonathan could not allow the Philistines to be even at Michmash, strong as it was, without ever striking a blow. Is there not need for more chivalry among... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:43-44

1 Samuel 14:43-44 Saul had a right to give this general order that there should be no stopping; that that day should be dedicated to the overthrow of the enemy; that no man should taste food. And yet in this, as in all Saul's conduct, there was a certain excess an immoderation which carried it to rashness. For while, as a general order, it was wise, to make it special and particular was not wise. Jonathan made the poorest plea for a good cause that was ever made. Instead of saying, "I did not... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Chapter 14Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man that bear his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison on the other side. But he did not tell his father. And Saul tarried in the uttermost parts of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree which is in Migron: and the people that were with him were about six hundred men; And Ahiah, the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother, the son of Phinehas ( 1 Samuel 14:1-3 ),And so forth, it gives these... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 14:1-52

1 Samuel 14:2 . Under a pomegranate tree. רמן Rimmon, a rock in the tribe of Judah. Joshua 15:32. Judges 20:47. This reading agrees best with the position of Saul’s army, in a place of safety. 1 Samuel 14:3 . Ahiah. Ahimelech, whom Saul slew with all the priests of Nob: 1 Samuel 22:9. 1 Samuel 14:6 . Let us go over to the garrison. מצב Matzab, a station, an out-post of the army. Hence Mythe, near Tewkesbury, a Roman station. In the time of sore calamity, which is a time of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 14:24-52

1 Samuel 14:24-52And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people.Great issues hang on a King’s rash wordOne little sentence, spoken in a moment of passion by King Henry the Second, brought a lifetime of remorse and penance and humiliation, and made him responsible for a murder which his calmer soul abhorred. He had been hearing of repetitions of troubles brought about by his great Chancellor, a Becket, and in a moment of exasperated temper exclaimed, “Of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 14:37

1 Samuel 14:37And dipped it in an honeycomb and put his hand to his mouth.The honey of God’s WordThere were three kinds of honey:1. That which was made by bees.2. That which was distilled from the trees.3. That which was made from grape juice, and largely exported.The kind Jonathan ate, was doubtless the product of the honey bee. This honey had a marvellous effect upon Jonathan. “It enlightened his eyes;” it strengthened his body so that the faintness which produced dimness of vision... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 14:43

1 Samuel 14:43I did but taste a little honey.A little thorn makes a great painWhen Admiral Blake after driving the enemy from the ocean was on his return voyage to England, he was met at the mouth of the Thames by a storm which hindered his passage and made havoc of his sails, whereupon the Admiral said in a pet, “Shall we who have braved the ocean storms be drowned in this ditch?” Of course, when the gale subsided, the brave Admiral was able to sail up to London to receive the honours which... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Samuel 14:45

1 Samuel 14:45And the people said unto Saul, shall Jonathan die. Rights of the peopleThis historical fact was recorded for our instruction; and teaches us that when a people properly remonstrate against the unlawful, unjust, or cruel conduct of their rulers, they may reasonably hope to succeed.I. I am to show, that a people have a right to remonstrate against the unlawful, unjust, or cruel conduct of their rulers. To remonstrate properly signifies, to make a strong representation, or to offer... read more

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