And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put [them for] his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
Ver. 11. And he lighted upon a certain place.] Little thinking to have found heaven there. Let this comfort travellers, and friends that part with them. Jacob never lay better than when he lay outdoors; nor yet slept sweeter than when he laid his head upon a stone. a He was a rich man's son, and yet inured to take harsh situation.
a Male cubans suaviter dormit, et foeliciter somniat.