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22 Likewise, when all the men of Israel (A)who had hidden themselves (B)in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they too followed hard after them in the battle. 23 (C)So the Lord saved Israel that day. And the battle passed beyond (D)Beth-aven.

Saul's Rash Vow

24 And the men of Israel had been hard pressed that day, (E)so Saul had 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 had tasted food.

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