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23 So the Lord saved Israel that day, and the battle passed beyond Beth Aven.

Saul’s Rash Oath

24 Now Israel’s fighting men were distressed that day. For Saul had placed the people under a curse, saying, “Cursed is the man that eats any food before it is evening, and I have been avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted any food.

25 All the people of the land came to the forest, and there was honey on the ground.

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