Luke 14:7. A parable, in the widest sense, since the language is to be taken literally, though made the basis of a general moral lesson (Luke 14:11).

Them that were hidden. The invited guests, evidently numerous, were now arriving.

The chief places. We supply ‘at table' to avoid ambiguity. The coveted places (comp. Matthew 23:6,) were at the middle table, joining the two side tables. At a large feast this table would be long, and the places numerous.

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