New International Version Then someone said to Saul, “Look, the men are sinning against the LORD by eating meat that has blood in it.” “You have broken faith,” he said. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” New Living Translation Someone reported to Saul, “Look, the men are sinning against the LORD by eating meat that still has blood in it.” “That is very wrong,” Saul said. “Find a large stone and roll it over here. English Standard Version Then they told Saul, “Behold, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone to me here.” Berean Standard Bible Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” Berean Literal Bible And they declared to Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against YHWH by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You⁺ have dealt treacherously. Roll to me this day a large stone.” King James Bible Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. New King James Version Then they told Saul, saying, “Look, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood!” So he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a large stone to me this day.” New American Standard Bible Then observers informed Saul, saying, “Look, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood.” And he said, “You have acted treacherously; roll a large rock to me today.” NASB 1995 Then they told Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have acted treacherously; roll a great stone to me today.” NASB 1977 Then they told Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have acted treacherously; roll a great stone to me today.” Legacy Standard Bible Then they told Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against Yahweh by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have acted treacherously; roll a great stone to me today.” Amplified Bible Then Saul was told, “Look, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating [the meat] with the blood.” And he said, “You have violated [the Law] and acted treacherously; roll a large stone to me today.” Berean Annotated Bible Then someone reported to Saul (desired): “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD {YHWH} by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You⁺ have broken faith, said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” Christian Standard Bible Some reported to Saul, “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” Saul said, “You have been unfaithful. Roll a large stone over here at once.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Some reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” Saul said, “You have been unfaithful. Roll a large stone over here at once.” American Standard Version Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against Jehovah, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have dealt treacherously: roll a great stone unto me this day. Contemporary English Version Someone told Saul, "Look! The army is disobeying the LORD by eating meat before the blood drains out." "You're right," Saul answered. "They are being unfaithful to the LORD! Hurry! Roll a big rock over here. English Revised Version Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have dealt treacherously: roll a great stone unto me this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation Some [soldiers] told Saul, "The troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with blood in it." Saul replied, "You have been unfaithful. Roll a large rock over to me now." Good News Translation Saul was told, "Look, the people are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood in it." "You are traitors!" Saul cried out. "Roll a big stone over here to me." International Standard Version Someone reported this to Saul: "Right now the army is sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood." He said, "You have acted treacherously. Roll a large stone to me today." NET Bible Now it was reported to Saul, "Look, the army is sinning against the LORD by eating even the blood." He said, "All of you have broken the covenant! Roll a large stone over here to me." New Heart English Bible Then they told Saul, saying, "Look, the people are sinning against the LORD, in that they eat meat with the blood." He said, "You have dealt treacherously. Roll a large stone to me this day." Webster's Bible Translation Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone to me this day. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” World English Bible Then they told Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against Yahweh, in that they eat meat with the blood.” He said, “You have dealt treacherously. Roll a large stone to me today!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they declare to Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against YHWH, to eat with the blood.” And he says, “You have dealt treacherously, roll a great stone to me today.” Berean Literal Bible And they declared to Saul, saying, “Behold, the people are sinning against YHWH by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You⁺ have dealt treacherously. Roll to me this day a large stone.” Young's Literal Translation And they declare to Saul, saying, 'Lo, the people are sinning against Jehovah, to eat with the blood.' And he saith, 'Ye have dealt treacherously, roll unto me to-day a great stone.' Smith's Literal Translation And they will announce to Saul, saying, Behold, the people sinning against Jehovah to eat upon the blood. And he will say, Ye acted treacherously: roll to me this day a great stone. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they told Saul that the people had sinned against the Lord, eating with the blood. And he said: You have transgressed: roll here to me now a great stone. Catholic Public Domain Version Then they reported to Saul, saying that the people had sinned against the Lord, eating with blood. And he said: “You have transgressed. Roll a great stone to me, here and now.” New American Bible Informed that the army was sinning against the LORD by eating the meat with blood in it, Saul said: “You have broken faith. Roll a large stone here for me.” New Revised Standard Version Then it was reported to Saul, “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating with the blood.” And he said, “You have dealt treacherously; roll a large stone before me here.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people have sinned against the LORD in eating flesh with blood. And Saul said, You have transgressed; roll a great stone to me this day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they told Shaul and they said to him: “Behold the people have sinned against LORD JEHOVAH and eat with blood!” And Shaul said: “Bring, cut for me today a great stone!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then they told Saul, saying: 'Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood.' And he said: 'Ye have dealt treacherously; roll a great stone unto me this day.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it was reported to Saul, saying, The people have sinned against the Lord, eating with the blood: and Saul said, Out of Getthaim roll a great stone to me hither. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jonathan Eats the Honey…32So they rushed greedily to the plunder, taking sheep, cattle, and calves. They slaughtered them on the ground and ate meat with the blood still in it. 33Then someone reported to Saul: “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.” “You have broken faith,” said Saul. “Roll a large stone over here at once.” 34Then he said, “Go among the troops and tell them, ‘Each man must bring me his ox or his sheep, slaughter them in this place, and then eat. Do not sin against the LORD by eating meat with the blood still in it.’ ” So that night everyone brought his ox and slaughtered it there.… Cross References Then someone reported to Saul: 1 Samuel 22:9 But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. 1 Samuel 23:7 When Saul was told that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has delivered him into my hand, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with gates and bars.” 1 Samuel 27:4 And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him. “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD 1 Samuel 2:25 If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death. Joshua 7:11 Israel has sinned; they have transgressed My covenant that I commanded them, and they have taken some of what was devoted to destruction. Indeed, they have stolen and lied, and they have put these things with their own possessions. Numbers 15:30-31 But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” by eating meat with the blood still in it.” Genesis 9:4 But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Leviticus 17:10-14 If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people. / For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. / Therefore I say to the Israelites, ‘None of you may eat blood, nor may any foreigner living among you eat blood.’ … Deuteronomy 12:16 but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. “You have broken faith,” said Saul. Ezra 10:2 Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, an Elamite, said to Ezra: “We have been unfaithful to our God by marrying foreign women from the people of the land, yet in spite of this, there is hope for Israel. Joshua 22:16 “This is what the whole congregation of the LORD says: ‘What is this breach of faith you have committed today against the God of Israel by turning away from the LORD and building for yourselves an altar, that you might rebel against the LORD this day? 1 Chronicles 10:13 So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, “Roll a large stone over here at once.” Joshua 10:18 So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth of the cave, and post men there to guard them. Matthew 27:60 and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away. Daniel 6:17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed. Deuteronomy 12:23-25 Only be sure not to eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat. / You must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. / Do not eat it, so that it may go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, You have transgressed: roll a great stone to me this day. transgressed. Matthew 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Jump to Previous Acted Blood Dealt Eat Eating Large Meat News Once Roll Saul Sin Sinning Someone Stone Today Transgressed TreacherouslyJump to Next Acted Blood Dealt Eat Eating Large Meat News Once Roll Saul Sin Sinning Someone Stone Today Transgressed Treacherously1 Samuel 14 1. Jonathan goes and miraculously smites the Philistine's garrison15. A divine terror makes them beat themselves 17. Saul, not staying the priest's answer, sets on them 21. The captivated Hebrews, and the hidden Israelites, join against them. 24. Saul's unadvised adjuration hinders the victory 31. He restrains the people from eating blood 35. He builds an altar 37. Jonathan, taken by lot, is save by the people 47. Saul's victories, strength, and family Then someone reported to Saul: News reached Saul that the army’s hunger-driven actions had violated God’s law. As king, he bore responsibility to address public disobedience among the people under his command. 1Sa 22:9 But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself… “Look, the troops are sinning against the LORD The soldiers, exhausted after battle and driven by hunger, slaughtered animals and ate without properly draining the blood. Their conduct treated a clear command of God lightly. 1Sa 2:25 If a man sins against another man, God can intercede… by eating meat with the blood still in it.” Blood represented life, which belonged to God, and Israel was forbidden to consume it. The army’s haste turned a military victory into an occasion of covenant disobedience. Gen 9:4 But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. “You have broken faith,” said Saul. Saul rightly recognized that the people had acted treacherously against the LORD. Although he had contributed to their desperate condition through his rash oath, he moved quickly to stop the violation. Ezr 10:2 Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, an Elamite, said to Ezra:… “Roll a large stone over here at once.” Saul ordered a stone to be brought so the animals could be slaughtered properly and their blood drained on the ground. This provided an immediate means of restoring order and preventing further sin. Jos 10:18 So Joshua said, “Roll large stones against the mouth… Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. In this passage, he is leading the Israelites in battle against the Philistines. 2. The Troops The Israelite soldiers who, in their hunger and haste, sinned by eating meat with the blood, violating God's command. 3. The LORD The God of Israel, who had given specific dietary laws to His people, including the prohibition against consuming blood. 4. The Large Stone Saul commands a large stone to be rolled over, likely to be used as an altar or a place to properly slaughter the animals according to God's laws. 5. The Philistines The enemies of Israel at this time, against whom Saul and his troops are fighting. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThis passage highlights the importance of adhering to God's laws, even in difficult circumstances. The troops' disobedience serves as a reminder of the consequences of neglecting God's commands. Leadership Responsibility Saul's response to the sin of the troops shows the responsibility of leaders to guide their people in righteousness and correct them when they go astray. The Sanctity of Life The prohibition against consuming blood underscores the value God places on life, as blood represents life itself. Repentance and Correction Saul's immediate action to rectify the situation demonstrates the importance of repentance and taking corrective measures when sin is identified. The Role of Community The report to Saul about the troops' sin shows the role of community in holding each other accountable to God's standards. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 14:33?2. How does 1 Samuel 14:33 illustrate the importance of obeying God's dietary laws? 3. What consequences arise from disobedience in 1 Samuel 14:33, and how can we avoid them? 4. How does 1 Samuel 14:33 connect to Leviticus 17:10-14 about consuming blood? 5. What steps can we take to ensure obedience to God's commands today? 6. How can we encourage others to follow God's laws as seen in 1 Samuel 14:33? 7. Why did Saul's men eat meat with blood, violating God's command in 1 Samuel 14:33? 8. How does 1 Samuel 14:33 reflect on Saul's leadership and spiritual discernment? 9. What does 1 Samuel 14:33 reveal about the importance of obeying God's laws? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 14? (33) Roll a great stone unto me this day.--The object of this was that the people should kill their beasts upon the stone, and the blood could run off upon the ground. It was a rough expedient, but it showed the wild soldiers that their king and general determined that the Law of Moses should be kept and honoured, even under circumstances of the direst necessity. This scrupulous care for the "Law of the Lord" at such a time as the evening of the battle of Michmash shows us what a strange complex character was Saul's: now superstitiously watchful lest the letter of the Law should be broken; now recklessly careless whether or not the most solemn commands of God were executed.Verses 33, 34. - Ye have transgressed. Better as in the margin, "dealt treacherously," i.e. faithlessly, to the covenant between Israel and Jehovah. Roll a great stone unto me this day. Or, as we should say, this minute; but the Hebrew uses "this day" for anything to be done at once (see on ch. 2:16). The purpose of this stone was to raise up the caresses of the slaughtered animals from the ground, so that the blood might drain away from them. On tidings of this arrangement being dispersed throughout the army, the people obey Saul with the same unquestioning devotion as they had shown to his command to abstain from food. This verse exposes how spiritual negligence can erupt in the very hour of victory. Hunger, impatience, and inadequate leadership combined to breach God’s clear command about blood. Saul’s swift corrective measures underscore that restoring obedience matters more than preserving pride. The passage calls believers to guard against rash decisions, remain alert to God’s standards even in success, and act promptly to restore holiness when sin surfaces. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then someone reportedוַיַּגִּ֤ידוּ (way·yag·gî·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to Saul: לְשָׁאוּל֙ (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites “Look, הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the troops הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock are sinning חֹטִ֥אים (ḥō·ṭim) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against the LORD לַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel by eating לֶאֱכֹ֣ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 398: To eat meat with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the blood still in it.” הַדָּ֑ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed “You have broken faith,” בְּגַדְתֶּ֔ם (bə·ḡaḏ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 898: To cover, to act covertly, to pillage said Saul. לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say “Roll גֹּֽלּוּ־ (gōl·lū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1556: To roll, roll away a large גְּדוֹלָֽה׃ (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent stone אֶ֥בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone over here אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to at once.” הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Additonal Resources 1 Samuel 14:33 Blue Letter Bible1 Samuel 14:33 Bible Gateway 1 Samuel 14:33 Bible.com 1 Samuel 14:33 NIV |
    |