1 Samuel 14:25 web — All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.

World English Bible

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

— 1 Samuel 14:25, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

22

Likewise all the men of Israel who had hidden themselves in the hill country of Ephraim, when they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.

23

So Yahweh saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over by Beth Aven.

24

The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, "Cursed is the man who eats any food until it is evening, and I am avenged of my enemies." So none of the people tasted food.

25

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

26

When the people were come to the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.

27

But Jonathan didn't hear when his father commanded the people with the oath: therefore he put forth the end of the rod who was in his hand, and dipped it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

28

Then one of the people answered, and said, "Your father directly commanded the people with an oath, saying, 'Cursed is the man who eats food this day.'" The people were faint.

1 Samuel 14:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:25 say?
1 Samuel 14:25 in the World English Bible reads: “All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.”
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 (WEB): “All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.” 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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