And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
Ver. 15. And he gave them their request] Deus saepe dat iratus quod negat propitius (Aug.).
Munera magna quidem misit, sed misit in hamo
(Martial).
Quails they had, but to choke them; as afterwards a king, but to vex them, &c.
But sent leanness into their soul] i.e. Into their bodies, such a loathing as caused leanness, Numbers 11:20, a plague upon their bodies, a curse upon their souls. Many men eat that on earth which they digest in hell. It is dangerous feeding on sin's murdering morsels.