THEOSISJerome of Stridon
The fortieth camp signifies the rejection of worldly pleasures or iniquities. Through this camp, we are instructed to turn away from the enticing desires and temptations in the world and to avoid the intoxication of wine, which leads to immoral acts, as noted in Ephesians 5. Honey is not included among the offerings presented to God, as outlined in Leviticus 2, and the source of light in the tabernacle is not derived from sweet wax but rather from the purest oil, extracted from the bitter olive, as stated in Exodus 25.
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The phrase "honey drips from the mouth of the harlot" from Proverbs 5 reflects a deeper truth; I suggest that Jonathan, who found himself in a situation of temptation and narrowly escaped due to the people's urging, experienced this metaphorically, as recorded in 1 Kings 14. The Lord extensively teaches that insults should be disregarded, and that such affronts, when unjust, can bring a sense of joy.