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
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Matthew 12:3 directly cites this event — Jesus uses David's hunger to defend his disciples' actions on the Sabbath.
Mark 2:25
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Mark 2:25 also cites this event — Jesus references David's need to justify plucking grain on the Sabbath.
Luke 6:3
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Luke 6:3 likewise cites this event — Jesus asks if they have not read what David did when hungry.