1 Samuel 21:3

Now therefore what is under thine hand? give me five loaves of bread in mine hand, or what there is present.

Cross-references

1 Samuel 21:4 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 21:4, Ahimelech replies that only holy bread is available — the direct response to David's request.

Matthew 12:3 directly cites this event — Jesus uses David's hunger to defend his disciples' actions on the Sabbath.

Mark 2:25 Citation

Mark 2:25 also cites this event — Jesus references David's need to justify plucking grain on the Sabbath.

Luke 6:3 Citation

Luke 6:3 likewise cites this event — Jesus asks if they have not read what David did when hungry.