1 Samuel 14:29 nasb — Then Jonathan said, "My father has troubled the land. See now, how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of…

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"Then Jonathan said, "My father has troubled the land. See now, how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey."

— 1 Samuel 14:29, NASB

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

26

When the people entered the forest, behold, there was a flow of honey; but no man put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.

27

But Jonathan had not heard when his father put the people under oath; therefore, he put out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.

28

Then one of the people said, "Your father strictly put the people under oath, saying, 'Cursed be the man who eats food today.'" And the people were weary.

29

Then Jonathan said, "My father has troubled the land. See now, how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.

30

"How much more, if only the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies which they found! For now the slaughter among the Philistines has not been great."

31

They struck among the Philistines that day from Michmash to Aijalon. And the people were very weary.

32

The people rushed greedily upon the spoil, and took sheep and oxen and calves, and slew them on the ground; and the people ate them with the blood.

1 Samuel 14:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:29 say?
1 Samuel 14:29 in the NASB reads: “Then Jonathan said, "My father has troubled the land. See now, how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:29 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 29.
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 14:29.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:29 in?
1 Samuel 14:29 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 14:29?
1 Samuel 14:29 reads (NASB): “Then Jonathan said, "My father has troubled the land. See now, how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.” 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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