I say: “Obey the king’s command, and especially in regard to the oath of God.
1 Samuel 14:26 - Tree of Life Version When the people entered the forest, indeed, there was a flow of honey, but no one put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When the men entered the wood, behold, the honey was dripping, but no man tasted it, for the men feared the oath. American Standard Version (1901) And when the people were come unto the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath. Common English Bible But even when they came across the honeycomb with the honey still flowing, no one ate any of it because the troops were afraid of the solemn pledge. Catholic Public Domain Version And so the people entered the forest, and there appeared flowing honey, but no one drew his hand near his mouth. For the people were afraid of the oath. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when the people came into the forest, behold, the honey dropped, but no man put his hand to his mouth. For the people feared the oath. |
I say: “Obey the king’s command, and especially in regard to the oath of God.
Everyone shares the same destiny: for the righteous and the wicked; for the good, the ritually clean and the defiled; for one who sacrifices and one who does not sacrifice; as the good person so the sinner; as the one who swears like the one who fears an oath.
Now John wore clothing from camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
But when all the people of the land entered the forest, there was honey on the ground.