Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 14:19

19 ¶ And it came to pass while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand .

Trouble not thy self in putting on the Breast-plate, with the Ephod, to enquire of God; for I now plainly discern the matter, the business calls not for Prayer, but for Action. But if it did so, there was the more need of Gods direction and blessing, that they might act with more success. Herein therefore he shews his Impatience in waiting upon God; his Hypocrisie, in pretending to Religion; and yet his Prophaneness, in neglecting and despising it.

Marginal references: Or. [illegible: 1 word].