2 Samuel 16:1

And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 9:2 Historical context

2 Samuel 9:2 introduces Ziba as Saul's servant, providing background for his role as Mephibosheth's steward in 16:1.

2 Samuel 15:30 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:30 shows David weeping on the Mount of Olives just before Ziba meets him in 16:1, setting the scene.

2 Samuel 15:32 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:32 places David at the summit where he worshipped, the same location Ziba approaches in 16:1.

In 2 Samuel 17:27-29, loyalists bring similar provisions to David in exile, echoing Ziba's earlier gift.

2 Samuel 9:11 Historical context

2 Samuel 9:11 introduces Ziba as Mephibosheth's servant, giving context for why he brings gifts to David here.

2 Samuel 19:17 Historical context

2 Samuel 19:17 shows Ziba later meeting David on his return, continuing his role in the narrative.

2 Samuel 17:28 records others bringing provisions to David during the same flight, showing widespread support beyond Ziba's gift.

2 Samuel 19:32 identifies Barzillai as the aged benefactor who provided for David during his exile, paralleling Ziba's provision.

1 Samuel 25:18 lists nearly identical provisions (200 loaves, 100 raisins) that Abigail brought to David, directly paralleling Ziba's gift.

1 Chronicles 12:40 Related theme

1 Chronicles 12:40 describes people bringing abundant food on donkeys to David at Hebron, echoing the provision theme.