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What does 1 Samuel 14:27 mean?

But Jonathan hadn’t heard about his father’s oath, so he dipped his staff into the honeycomb, tasted the honey, and immediately felt his energy return. 1 Samuel 14:27 - Modern Text Bible

(Jonathan, unaware of the oath, eats the honey and feels better—showing how unreasonable Saul’s command was.)