1 Samuel 14:27

“But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.”

"But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened." - 1 Samuel 14:27
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What does 1 Samuel 14:27 mean?

1 Samuel 14:27 (KJV): "But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened." This verse comes from the…

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The Sweetness of Obedience: Lessons from Jonathan's Encounter with Honey

In 1 Samuel 14:27, we find a snapshot of a seemingly simple moment that reveals profound truths about obedience, the effects of our choices, and the transformative power of grace. The verse states: "But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Clarity and Divine Enlightenment

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of reflection, we come before You with reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the depths of Your understanding. As we meditate upon 1 Samuel 14:27, we are reminded of Jonathan's experience when he unwittingly broke an oath that was…

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1 Samuel 14:27
1 Samuel 14:27 - "But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened."
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2 Samuel 1. 17-27
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1 Samuel 15:27 - "And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent."
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2 Samuel 1:27 - "How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!"
1 Samuel 14:7
1 Samuel 27:4 - "And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him."
2 Samuel 6:14
1 Samuel 1:27 - "For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:"
1 Samuel 11:14 - "Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there."
1 Samuel 27:7 - "And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months."
1 Samuel 17:14 - "And David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul."
1 Samuel 4:14-16
1 Samuel 23:27 - "¶ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land."
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?"
1 Samuel 17:27 - "And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him."
1 Samuel 14:51 - "And Kish was the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel."
1 Samuel 27:6 - "Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 9:27 - "And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God."
1 Samuel 30:27 - "To them which were in Beth-el, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,"
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 19:14 - "And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick."
1 Samuel 14:46 - "Then Saul went up from following the Philistines: and the Philistines went to their own place."