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1 Samuel 14:25

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And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.

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  1. 1 Samuel 14:23

    So the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle passed over unto Beth–aven.

  2. 1 Samuel 14:24

    And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.

  3. 1 Samuel 14:26

    And when the people were come into the wood, behold, the honey dropped; but no man put his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the oath.

  4. 1 Samuel 14:27

    But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

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