Translations
Modern
And 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.
Traditional
And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath.
Literal
And the people had come into the forest, and there was the honey dripping, and no one put his hand to his mouth. For the people feared the oath.
Latin
Ingressus est itaque populus saltum, et apparuit fluens mel, nullusque applicuit manum ad os suum: timebat enim populus juramentum.
Original
Hebrew
English
And 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.
Notes
Saul's actions in this chapter further support his removal as king (1 Samuel 13:8–14; see also 15). Saul was estranged from both Samuel and his brave son Jonathan. 1 Samuel 14 foreshadows Jonathan's important role in the shift from Saul's rule to David's.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Bethel (Place), Bethelite Curse, Cursed Honey Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Forests: Abounded with Wild Honey Honey was Eaten: Plain Honey: Found in Woods Jonathan: Under Saul's Curse Pronounced Against Anyone Who Might Take Food Before Saul Was Avenged of his Enemies The Armies of Israel: Strict Discipline Observed In