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1 Samuel 14:24-26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Samuel 14:24-26
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Saul’s Rash Oath
24 Now Saul committed a very rash act on that day.[a] He had laid an oath on the troops, saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before it is evening and I have been avenged on my enemies.” So none of the troops tasted food.(A) 25 All the troops[b] came upon a honeycomb, and there was honey on the ground. 26 When the troops came upon the honeycomb, the honey was dripping out, but they did not put their hands to their mouths, for they feared the oath.
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