What does God say about bees?

What God says about bees in religious texts includes several mentions that portray bees as part of creation with lessons about diligence, provision, and community. In the Bible, bees are mentioned a few times, for example in Psalm 118:12, enemies are compared to bees that swarm, saying they compassed me about like bees, using bee swarm as metaphor for surrounding enemies. In Judges 14:8, Samson finds swarm of bees and honey in carcass of lion, showing bees making honey in unexpected place, symbolizing sweetness from strength. In Deuteronomy 1:44, Amorites are described as chasing Israelites like bees. Bees are also implied in references to honey, which is often described as symbol of abundance and promised land flowing with milk and honey. In general, biblical view of bees is as part of God's creation that provides honey and shows industriousness, with Proverbs mentioning diligence of ants and similar insects as example for humans. In Quran, there is entire chapter called An-Nahl, meaning The Bee, where bees are described as inspired by God to build hives and produce honey that has healing properties for humans, highlighting bee as sign of God's creation and provision. So God does not condemn bees, but presents them as beneficial creatures that demonstrate industriousness, community cooperation, and provision of honey as gift, and they are respected as part of creation.