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23 So the Lord saved the Israelites that day. And the battle moved on past Beth Aven.

Saul Makes Another Mistake

24 The men of Israel were miserable that day. This was because Saul had made an oath for all of them. He had said, “No one should eat food before evening and before I finish defeating my enemies. If he does, he will be cursed!” So no Israelite soldier ate food.

25 Now the army went into the woods. There was some honey on the ground.

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23 So on that day the Lord saved(A) Israel, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven.(B)

Jonathan Eats Honey

24 Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath,(C) saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies!” So none of the troops tasted food.

25 The entire army entered the woods, and there was honey on the ground.

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