1 Samuel 14:27

Modern English Version

But Jonathan had not heard when his father made the people swear. Therefore he put forward the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in the honeycomb. Then he put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes were brightened.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:13

My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the honeycomb which is sweet to your taste.

Proverbs 25:26

Like a muddy spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who falters before the wicked.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the people answered, and said, “Your father surely made the people swear, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats any food this day.’ ” And the people were weary.

1 Samuel 14:29

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

1 Samuel 14:43

Then Saul said to Jonathan, “Tell me what you have done.” And Jonathan told him, and said, “I indeed tasted a little honey with the end of the staff that was in my hand. Here I am. I must die.”

1 Samuel 30:12

And they gave him a part of a cake of figs and two cakes of raisins. When he had eaten, his spirit came back to him, for he had not eaten bread or drunk any water for three days and nights.