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.
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Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies!” So none of the troops tasted food.