1 Samuel 14:29

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““My father has brought trouble to the land,” Jonathan replied. “Just look at how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.”

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BSBPD

““My father has brought trouble to the land,” Jonathan replied. “Just look at how my eyes have brightened because I tasted a little of this honey.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Then 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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Then 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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Jonathan saith, `My father hath troubled the land; see, I pray you, that mine eyes have become bright because I tasted a little of this honey.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 14:29 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Joshua 7:25“Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies.
  2. 1 Kings 18:18“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.

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