23 So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven. 24 Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted any food. 25 Then all the troops entered the forest, and there was honey on the ground.
1 Samuel 14:23–25
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