1 Samuel 14:25
1 Samuel 14:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The pursuing army enters a forest where honey lies on the ground.
What Does 1 Samuel 14:25 Mean?
As the chase continues, the troops reach a wooded area where wild honey lies openly on the ground, dropping from the comb. Nourishment is right there before the exhausted men, free for the taking.
God's provision is set in their very path at the hour of their need. Yet because of Saul's oath, the soldiers cannot touch it. The scene quietly underscores how a foolish human restriction can cut people off from the good things the Lord has freely placed within reach.
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What does 1 Samuel 14:25 mean?
The pursuing army enters a forest where honey lies on the ground.