1 Samuel 14:23-25

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²³ So the Lord delivered Israel that day; and the battle passed beyond Beth-a′ven.

Saul’s Rash Oath

²⁴ And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul laid an oath on the people, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food until it is evening and I am avenged on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food. ²⁵ And all the people^[a] came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.