1 Samuel 14:25
1 Samuel 14:25 in Multiple Translations
Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.
And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.
And all the people came into the forest; and there was honey upon the ground.
And there was honey on the face of the field, and all the people came to the honey, the bees having gone from it;
When they all entered the forest they found honeycomb on the ground.
And all they of the land came to a wood, where hony lay vpon the ground.
And all [they of] the land have come into a forest, and there is honey on the face of the field;
All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.
And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.
And all the common people came into a forest, in which there was honey upon the ground.
The Israeli army went into the forest, and they found honeycombs on the ground, but they did not eat any honey.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 14:25
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1 Samuel 14:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
בָּ֣אוּ
בַ/יָּ֑עַר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַ֖שׁ
עַל
פְּנֵ֥י
הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בַ/יָּ֑עַר
yaʻar
H3293
Jaar
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַ֖שׁ
dᵉbash
H1706
honey
N-ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp
הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 14:25
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
בַ/יָּ֑עַר
yaʻar
H3293
"Jaar"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word Yaar refers to a forest or a copse of bushes, and also to a honeycomb. It is associated with Kiriath-jearim, a place name in the Bible. This word is used to describe natural environments.
Definition: honeycomb Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: (honey-) comb, forest, wood. See also: Deuteronomy 19:5; Isaiah 10:18; Psalms 29:9.
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַ֖שׁ
dᵉbash
H1706
"honey"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means honey, a sweet and valuable food. It was used to describe the Promised Land as a place of abundance and blessing, flowing with milk and honey. The word also appears in stories of bees and honey production.
Definition: honey
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: honey(-comb). See also: Genesis 43:11; 1 Samuel 14:29; Psalms 19:11.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
פְּנֵ֥י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/שָּׂדֶֽה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Art | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 14:25
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- 1 Samuel 14:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 14:25
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 14:25
Context — Jonathan Eats the Honey
23So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.
24Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food.
25Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.
26And 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. 27Jonathan, however, had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath. So he reached out the end of the staff in his hand, dipped it into the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:8 | I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 2 | Numbers 13:27 | And they gave this account to Moses: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and indeed, it is flowing with milk and honey. Here is some of its fruit! |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 9:28 | Otherwise, those in the land from which You brought us out will say, ‘Because the LORD was not able to bring them into the land He had promised them, and because He hated them, He has brought them out to kill them in the wilderness.’ |
| 4 | Matthew 3:4–5 | John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. |
1 Samuel 14:25 Summary
In 1 Samuel 14:25, the troops enter a forest and find honey on the ground, but they do not eat it because of the oath they made to Saul. This situation teaches us about the importance of obedience, but also the need to consider the motivations behind our actions. As seen in other Bible stories, such as the temptation of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:1-7, we must be careful not to give in to temptations, even if they seem appealing. By staying faithful to God's commands, as outlined in verses like Psalm 119:105, we can stay on the right path and avoid the consequences of disobedience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the forest in 1 Samuel 14:25?
The forest in this verse serves as a test of obedience for the troops, as they are tempted by the honey on the ground, as seen in 1 Samuel 14:26. This situation is reminiscent of the temptation in the garden of Eden, as described in Genesis 3:6.
Why did the troops not eat the honey in 1 Samuel 14:25?
The troops did not eat the honey because they feared the oath that Saul had placed them under, as stated in 1 Samuel 14:24, which cursed anyone who ate food before evening.
What can we learn from the troops' actions in 1 Samuel 14:25?
We can learn the importance of obedience, even when it is difficult, as seen in the troops' decision not to eat the honey. However, we must also consider the motivations behind our obedience, as Saul's oath was not God-ordained, unlike the commands given in Exodus 20:1-17.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse highlights the theme of temptation and obedience, which is seen throughout the Bible, such as in the stories of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:1-7 and Jesus in the wilderness in Matthew 4:1-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am tempted to disobey God, and how can I stay faithful?
- How do I balance the need for obedience with the importance of using my conscience and discernment, as seen in Jonathan's actions in 1 Samuel 14:27?
- What are some 'honey' temptations in my life that I need to avoid, and how can I stay focused on my spiritual goals?
- How can I use the example of the troops in 1 Samuel 14:25 to encourage myself to stay obedient to God's commands, even when it is difficult?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 14:25
And all they of the land came to a wood,.... Which lay between Bethaven and Aijalon; by whom are meant not all the inhabitants of the land of Israel, but all that came with Saul and Jonathan, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 14:25
And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground. All they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
All they of the land, Heb. all the land, i.e. the people of the land; as it is explained below, ; and so the word is taken . All the Israelites who were with Saul.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
1 Samuel 14:25 And all [they of] the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.Ver. 25. And there was honey upon the ground.] Wild honey (such as John Baptist fed on) dropping from the trees, where wild bees left it, and frequently fought with wild bears that there sought and sucked it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
(25) And all they of the land came to a wood.—In the wilder parts of the land the old woods were not yet cleared. There seems to have been once in that favoured land an abundance of woods. And there was honey . . .—The wild bees, as has been often seen in the American forests, fill the hollow trees with honey, till the combs, breaking with the weight, let the honey run down upon the ground.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 14:25
Verse 25. There was honey upon the ground] There were many wild bees in that country, and Judea is expressly said to be a land flowing with milk and honey.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 14:25
All they of the land - literally, all the land, probably meaning all those named in 1 Samuel 14:21-22, who now flocked to the wood as a rendezvous.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 14:25
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David and Goliath by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey, which is described as the glory of all lands on earth. He emphasizes the importance of cas |
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The Resurrection of the Hidden Talent by Carter Conlon | In this sermon on Matthew chapter 25, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents. He explains that the kingdom of heaven is like a man who goes on a journey and entrusts his |
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The Will of God - Part 2 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of renunciation in the Christian life. He highlights how God often puts us in situations where we must choose to let go or hol |
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There Is Still a Song by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophet Habakkuk and his cry to God about the evil and oppression he sees in the world. Habakkuk questions why God allows such injustice |
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God's Purpose and Plan by Francois Carr | This sermon emphasizes the journey of Moses from Egypt to the promised land, highlighting the importance of living in God's perfect will and not getting stuck in the wilderness or |
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |
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The Challenge of the Cis by George Verwer | In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the vision of reaching a specific part of the world by the year 2000. The speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer as the greate |