And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.
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Verse 25 is found in chapter 14 of 1 Samuel. Saul imposes an oath forbidding the army from eating during the battle. The decision does not strengthen the victory, but instead weakens the soldiers and produces extreme hunger. Jonathan, unaware of the oath, eats honey and recognizes that the prohibition has harmed the army. Later, the people consume meat with blood, violating a known regulation. The episode shows how impulsive leadership decisions can generate new transgressions and complicate a victory initially granted by God.
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Compare 1 Samuel 14:25 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und das ganze Land kam in den Wald. Es war aber Honig auf dem Erdboden.
Y todo el pueblo del país llegó a un bosque donde había miel en la superficie del campo.
Tout le peuple était arrivé dans une forêt, où il y avait du miel à la surface du sol.
Or tutto il popolo del paese venne in una selva, dove era del miele in su la campagna.
E todo o povo chegou a um bosque; e havia mel na superfície do campo.
所有的百姓 進入樹林,見地面上有蜜。
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