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.”

"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." - 1 Samuel 14:26
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What does 1 Samuel 14:26 mean?

1 Samuel 14:26 (KJV) states, "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." This verse comes from the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, which tells the story of the transition of…

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The Sweetness of Obedience: A Lesson from the Honey in the Wood

The Bible verse comes from a narrative steeped in fervor, battle, and obedience. In 1 Samuel 14:26 (KJV), we read, "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." This verse…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Obedience in Times of Temptation

Heavenly Father, With great reverence, I come before You today, reflecting on the profound lesson found in 1 Samuel 14:26, where it is written, "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…

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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."
1 Samuel 26:14 - "And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?"
1 Samuel 2:26 - "And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men."
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1 Corinthians 14:26-33
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1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
1 Samuel 15:26 (KJVA) 26 And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
1 Samuel 26:4 - "David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed."
1 Samuel 26:1 - "And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?"
1 Samuel 13:13-14
1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
1 Samuel 4:14-16
1 Samuel 15:26 - "And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel."
1 Samuel 9:26 - "And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad."
1 Samuel 15:14 - "And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?"
"And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men." - 1 Samuel 2:26
1 Samuel 14:51 - "And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."
1 Samuel 10:26 - "¶ And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 26:22 - "And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it."
"And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?" - 1 Samuel 26:14
1 Samuel 9:14 - "And they went up into the city: and when they were come into the city, behold, Samuel came out against them, for to go up to the high place."
1 Samuel 1:26 - "And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD."