1 Samuel 14:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jonathan did not know about Saul's warning to the soldiers. So he dipped the end of his walking stick in the honey and ate some with his fingers. He felt stronger and more alert.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:13

Honey is good for you, my children, and it tastes sweet.

Proverbs 25:26

When a good person gives in to the wicked, it's like dumping rubbish in a stream of clear water.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then a soldier told him, “Your father swore that anyone who ate food today would be put under a curse, and we agreed not to eat. That's why we're so weak.”

1 Samuel 14:29

Jonathan said, “My father has caused you a lot of trouble. Look at me! I had only a little of this honey, but already I feel strong and alert.

1 Samuel 14:43

“Jonathan,” Saul exclaimed, “tell me what you did!” “I dipped the end of my walking stick in some honey and ate a little. Now you say I have to die!”

1 Samuel 30:12

some dried figs, and two handfuls of raisins. This was the first time in three days he had tasted food or water. Now he felt much better.