1 Samuel 14:28 Meaning
Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint.
Context Explained
26And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath.
27But 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.
28Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food this day. And the people were faint.
29Then said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.
30How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:37
Jesus teaches about the importance of honesty in oaths, reflecting the seriousness of Saul's command.
Galatians 6:7
This verse warns about reaping what one sows, akin to the consequences faced by the people.
Romans 14:23
Paul discusses the importance of faith in actions, similar to the people's struggle with Saul's oath.
Source: 1 Samuel 14:28