1 Samuel 14:25 cpdv — And all the common people went into a forest, in which there was honey on the surface of the field.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all the common people went into a forest, in which there was honey on the surface of the field. "

— 1 Samuel 14:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

22

Likewise, all the Israelites who had hidden themselves on mount Ephraim, hearing that the Philistines had fled, joined themselves with their own in the battle. And there were with Saul about ten thousand men.

23

And the Lord saved Israel on that day. But the fight continued as far as Bethaven.

24

And the men of Israel were joined together on that day. And Saul made the people swear, saying, “Cursed be the man who will eat bread, until evening, until I am avenged of my enemies.” And the entire people did not consume bread.

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And all the common people went into a forest, in which there was honey on the surface of the field.

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And so the people entered the forest, and there appeared flowing honey, but no one drew his hand near his mouth. For the people were afraid of the oath.

27

But Jonathan had not heard that his father had bound the people to an oath. And so he extended the top of the staff that he was holding in his hand, and he dipped it in a honeycomb. And he turned his hand to his mouth, and his eyes were brightened.

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And in response, one of the people said, “Your father has bound the people by an oath, saying: ‘Cursed be the man who will eat any bread this day.’ ” (For the people were faint.)

1 Samuel 14:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 14:25 say?
1 Samuel 14:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all the common people went into a forest, in which there was honey on the surface of the field. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:25 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 25.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 14:25.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:25 in?
1 Samuel 14:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 14:25?
1 Samuel 14:25 reads (CPDV): “And all the common people went into a forest, in which there was honey on the surface of the field. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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