1 Samuel 14:26 kjva — And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the p…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— 1 Samuel 14:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

23

So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth–aven.

24

And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.

25

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

26

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.

27

But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

28

Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint.

29

Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.

1 Samuel 14:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:26 say?
1 Samuel 14:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:26 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 26.
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 14:26.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:26 in?
1 Samuel 14:26 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 14:26?
1 Samuel 14:26 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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