- Bible
- 1 Samuel
- Chapter 14
- Verse 29
1 Samuel 14:29
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.
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Commentary
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then said Jonathan, my father hath troubled the land,.... The people of the land, as the Targum, the soldiers in his army; afflicted and distressed them, and made them uneasy in their minds, like…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Hath troubled - The same word as was applied to Achan Jos 7:25, and gave its name to the valley of Achor. This additional reference to Joshua is remarkable (compare 1Sa 14:24).
We have here an account of the distress of the children of Israel, even in the day of their triumphs. Such alloys are all present joys subject to. And such obstructions does many a good cause meet…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
hath troubled The word applied to Achan in Jos 7:25.