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1 Samuel 14:29

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 14:29

Verse 29 of 52

Scripture focus

Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.

1 Samuel 14:29 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:29

Theological / Devotional

My father hath troubled. Upon learning of his father’s rash command, Jonathan immediately recognized the handicap imposed upon the army, and did not hesitate to let the people know that he did not agree to such restrictions. This is most interesting in view of the repeated statements concerning the unquestioning devotion of the soldiery. The Hebrew implies that Saul made the people swear the oath. Having done so, they of course would feel personally bound to keep it, whereas Jonathan, not having made it, would feel under no personal obligation to do so.

The land. That is, the people (see v. 25).

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