And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.
Ver. 17. He said, Send.] Since you have such a mind to it; though you are sure to lose your labour,
But found him not.] Tired with three days' search, they turn back as wise as they went. Some men are best satisfied when they have wearied themselves in their own ways. Nothing will teach them wit but disappointments.