²³ So on that day the Lord saved Israel. And the fighting continued on past Beth Aven.

Jonathan Eats Honey

²⁴ The Israelites became very hungry that day. That’s because Saul had forced the army to make a promise. He had said, “None of you must eat any food before evening comes. You must not eat until I’ve paid my enemies back for what they did. If you do, may you be under a curse!” So none of the troops ate any food at all.

²⁵ The whole army entered the woods. There was honey on the ground.