But 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.
But Jonathan hadn't heard when his father made the people swear an oath, so he reached out with the end of his staff and dipped it into a honeycomb. He put his hand to his mouth and ate the honey, and his eyes became bright and clear.
Jonathan unknowingly broke his father's oath by eating honey, which immediately refreshed and strengthened him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Saul and his son Jonathan were leading the Israelite army in battle against the Philistines during a time of intense conflict. Saul had imposed an oath on his soldiers, forbidding them to eat until evening as an act of devotion and to ensure victory, but this was not communicated to Jonathan who was fighting on the front lines. As a result, Jonathan unknowingly ate honey from a honeycomb, which immediately refreshed and strengthened him.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.