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George Haydock's Catholic Commentary

1 Samuel 14:39

Gainsayed him, out of respect. Saul gives another proof of his precipitation, in swearing; and the people, by this silence, acquiesce, not suspecting that Jonathan could have offended in what he had done. (Calmet) --- One of them, at least, knew that he had transgressed the order of his father, ver. 28. But extreme necessity might plead his excuse. (Haydock) --- They might be silent through fear, or reverence, without giving their consent. (Salien)

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  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    כִּ֣י חַי ־יְהוָ֗ה הַ מֹּושִׁ֨יעַ֙ אֶת ־יִשְׂ

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

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