31 The Israelites struck down the Philistines that day from Michmash(A) all the way to Aijalon.(B) Since the Israelites were completely exhausted, 32 they rushed to the plunder,(C) took sheep, goats, cattle, and calves, slaughtered them on the ground, and ate meat with the blood still in it. 33 Some reported to Saul, “Look, the troops are sinning against the Lord by eating meat with the blood still in it.”(D)

Saul said, “You have been unfaithful. Roll a large stone over here at once.”

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