1 Samuel 16:20
And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 10:27
Contrast
In 1 Samuel 10:27, some despise Saul and bring no gifts; here Jesse honors him with gifts, contrasting loyal and disloyal subjects.
1 Samuel 25:18
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 25:18, Abigail quickly brings similar gifts (bread, wine) to David, reversing the roles of gift-giver and receiver.
1 Samuel 17:18
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 17:18, Jesse again sends David with provisions—this time to his brothers—showing a pattern of errands involving gifts.
Proverbs 18:16
Parallel
In Proverbs 18:16, a gift opens access to the great—David’s gift here literally ushers him into Saul’s presence, illustrating the principle.
2 Samuel 16:1
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 16:1, Ziba brings David bread, raisins, and wine—gifts like those David once brought to Saul, now given to David.