as they went. Greek. to make their way. AHebreism. See Jdg_17:8 (marg,): = as they journeyed; not to make a path by destroying the stalks of corn, but only plucking "the ears".
to pluck, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Deu_23:25). Compare App-92. A recognised custom to this present clay, not only for travellers, but for their horses. So with grapes (Deu_23:24),