1 Samuel 14:24
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1 Sam 14:24
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Now the men of Israel were hard-pressed on that day, for Saul had put the people under oath, saying, "Cursed be the man who eats food before evening, and until I have avenged myself on my enemies." So none of the people tasted food.
1 Sam 14:25
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All {the people of} the land entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.
1 Sam 14:26
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When the people entered the forest, behold, {there was} a flow of honey; but no man put his hand to his mouth, for the people feared the oath.
1 Sam 14:27
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But Jonathan had not heard when his father put the people under oath; therefore, he put out the end of the staff that {was} in his hand and dipped it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.
1 Sam 14:28
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Then one of the people said, "Your father strictly put the people under oath, saying, `Cursed be the man who eats food today."' And the people were weary.
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