1Sa 14:32-34 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Sam 14:32-34: 14:32-34 The men were famished, so they ate meat without draining the blood. This act violated God’s law (see Lev 17:10-14 ) and thus constituted sinning against the Lord . To prevent more sin, Saul used a large rock as a field altar so that the animals’ blood could be properly drained. The incident would never have occurred had it not been for Saul’s foolish oath.

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bLev 17:10-14►

‏ 1 Samuel 14:32-34

Summary for 1Sam 14:32-34: 14:32-34 ^a The men were famished, so they ate meat without draining the blood. This act violated God’s law (see Lev 17:10-14 ^b) and thus constituted sinning against the Lord. To prevent more sin, Saul used a large rock as a field altar so that the animals’ blood could be properly drained. The incident would never have occurred had it not been for Saul’s foolish oath.