23. Thus the Lord saved Israel that day. The battle continued past Beth-aven.
24. Even though the Israelites were exhausted that day, Saul laid an oath on them, saying, “Cursed be the one who takes food before evening, before I am able to avenge myself on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food.
25. Now there was a honeycomb lying on the ground,
26. and when the soldiers came to the comb the honey was flowing; yet no one raised a hand from it to his mouth, because the people feared the oath.