But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened — Jonathan, unaware of his father's oath, tastes honey on the tip of his staff. His eyes are 'enlightened' ('va-ta'oru eynaiv, his eyes became bright or clear), suggesting renewed energy and clarity of vision from the food.

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