Judg 14:8-9, 18, 1Sa 14:25-26, Job 29:6 | TSK | STEP | to take her. a swarm.It is probable, that the flesh had been entirely consumed off the bones, which had become dry; and the body having been throw into some private place, (for Samson turned aside to visit it,) a swarm of bees had formed their combs in the cavity of the dry ribs, or region of the thorax; nor was it a more improper place than a hollow rock.

Judges 14:8-9

to take her.

a swarm.It is probable, that the flesh had been entirely consumed off the bones, which had become dry; and the body having been throw into some private place, (for Samson turned aside to visit it,) a swarm of bees had formed their combs in the cavity of the dry ribs, or region of the thorax; nor was it a more improper place than a hollow rock.

1Sa 14:25-30; Pr 25:15

Judges 14:18

1 Samuel 14:25-26

all they.

De 9:28; Mt 3:5

honey.This was wild honey, which to this day abounds in Judea; and bursting from the comb, runs down the hollow trees, rocks, etc.

Ex 3:8; Nu 13:27; Mt 3:4

the people.

Ec 9:2

Job 29:6

I washed.

20:17; Ge 49:11; De 32:13; 33:24; Ps 81:16

me out. Heb. with me.