1 Samuel 14 : Jonathan's daring deed and the defeat of the Philistines
As they were getting ready for the war, Jonathan did a very daring thing. He and the young man with him who was carrying his weapons, went over stealthily to the Philistine camp through the Michmash pass and attacked them. They killed around 20 Philistines and caused a lot of confusion among them.
Saul and his men see from far that Philistines are running around in confusion. Saul got to know that Jonathan had already gone ahead and started the war. He immediately launched an attack on the enemies. They won the war that day.
Saul had given orders to the army that no one was to eat until the battle was won. He said "Curse be to anyone who eats today before the enemy is defeated". Every one was very hungry but remembered the curse and did not eat anything. Jonathan hadnt heard his father saying this since he was not present. So when he saw honey, he used his stick to take some and ate. People told Jonathan about Saul's curse. Jonathan said everyone is so hungry and it was a terrible thing that the king could do.
After they had defeated the Philistines that day, Saul went to consult the Lord about going after the other Philistine cities. The Lord did not answer. He prays to God to show him and indication about why God was angry and who had sinned. God points to Jonathan through a stone that Saul places in front of God.
Saul wants to get Jonathan killed since he had sinned. But the people beg for Jonathan's life and he is spared.
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