Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 14:24

1 Samuel chapter 14 · verse 24 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

Context

v.23So Jehovah saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over by Beth-aven.

v.24This passage

v.25And all the people came into the forest; and there was honey upon the ground.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 11:9

    With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

  • Numbers 21:2

    And Israel vowed a vow unto Jehovah, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.

  • Leviticus 27:29

    No one devoted, that shall be devoted from among men, shall be ransomed; he shall surely be put to death.

  • Romans 10:2

    For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

  • Judges 1:28

    And it came to pass, when Israel was waxed strong, that they put the Canaanites to taskwork, and did not utterly drive them out.

  • Judges 5:2

    For that the leaders took the lead in Israel, For that the people offered themselves willingly, Bless ye Jehovah.