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1 Samuel 14:24, 26, 28

1 Samuel 14:24 NCV

The men of Israel were miserable that day 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.

1 Samuel 14:26 NCV

They came upon some honey, but no one took any because they were afraid of the oath.

1 Samuel 14:28 NCV

Then one of the soldiers told Jonathan, “Your father made an oath for all the soldiers. He said any man who eats today will be cursed! That’s why they are so weak.”