1 Samuel 14:26

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 14:26

BSB
And 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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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.
NHEB
When the people had come to the forest, look, a flow of honey, but no man would raise his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.
SMT
And the people will come to the thicket, and behold, the honey went; and none putting his hand to his mouth, for the people will be afraid of the oath.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 14:26

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Overview of 1 Samuel 14:26
Summary
Soldiers refrain from eating despite hunger
Place
Forest of Israel
Event
Troops honor fasting oath
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative