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Verse 25

1 Samuel 14:25

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Berean Standard Bible

Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the people came into the forest; and there was honey upon the ground.

Bible in Basic English

And there was honey on the face of the field, and all the people came to the honey, the bees having gone from it;

Free Bible Version

When they all entered the forest they found honeycomb on the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

Translation for Translators

The Israeli army went into the forest, and they found honeycombs on the ground, but they did not eat any honey.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all the people entered the forest and there was honey upon the ground.

Noah Webster Bible

And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

World English Bible

All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.

Young's Literal Translation

And all [they of] the land have come into a forest, and there is honey on the face of the field;

Context

Jonathan Eats the Honey

²⁴Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.²⁵Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.²⁶And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.

Summary

In this verse, the Israelites were in a dire situation as they were faint with hunger after a battle. However, they did not realize that Jonathan had broken a command by eating honey, which gave him strength. This incident highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, as Jonathan's disobedience unknowingly affected the entire nation. It serves as a reminder that our actions, whether in obedience or disobedience, can have consequences beyond ourselves. This event also foreshadows the importance of following God's instructions and the impact of individual choices on the community.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

There was honey upon the ground - There were many wild bees in that country, and Judea is expressly said to be a land flowing with milk and honey.

1 Samuel 14:25

Jonathan Eats the Honey

²⁴Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.²⁵Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.²⁶And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath.

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Berean Standard Bible

Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.

American Standard Version (1901)

And all the people came into the forest; and there was honey upon the ground.

Bible in Basic English

And there was honey on the face of the field, and all the people came to the honey, the bees having gone from it;

Free Bible Version

When they all entered the forest they found honeycomb on the ground.

King James (Authorized) Version

And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

Translation for Translators

The Israeli army went into the forest, and they found honeycombs on the ground, but they did not eat any honey.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all the people entered the forest and there was honey upon the ground.

Noah Webster Bible

And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

World English Bible

All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.

Young's Literal Translation

And all [they of] the land have come into a forest, and there is honey on the face of the field;