Jonathan's words lead the army to sin against God in their great hunger.

## Michmash ##

See how you translated the name of this town in [1 Samuel 13:1](../13/01.md).

## Aijalon ##

"Aijalon" is a place in Zebulun in Israel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## The people ##

This refers to the nation of Israel. (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## ate them with the blood ##

The were so hungry they didn't drain the blood first before eating. This is a violation of the Law which was given to Moses for the nation of Israel. AT: "killed and ate with no preparation."