1 Samuel 14:43
“Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.”

What does 1 Samuel 14:43 mean?
The Bible verse 1 Samuel 14:43 from the King James Version states: "Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die." This verse comes from…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sweetness of Defiance: A Lesson from Jonathan
In 1 Samuel 14:43, we encounter a moment of profound consequence that reflects not only the dynamics of family and leadership but also the delicate balance between obedience and personal conscience. The verse states: "Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Understanding and Forgiveness: In Light of 1 Samuel 14:43
O Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts that seek understanding, guidance, and grace. We reflect upon the profound truths found within the scripture of 1 Samuel 14:43, where Saul inquired of Jonathan, saying, "Tell me what thou hast…
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