^{24 Ref} The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man who eats any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on my enemies. So none of the people tasted food.

^{25 Ref} All the people came into the forest; and there was honey on the ground.

^{26 Ref} When the people were come to the forest, behold, the honey dropped: but no man put his hand to his mouth; for the people feared the oath.

^{27 Ref} But Jonathan didn't hear when his father charged the people with the oath: therefore he put forth the end of the rod who was in his hand, and dipped it in the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.

^{28 Ref} Then answered one of the people, and said, Your father directly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man who eats food this day. The people were faint.