2 Samuel 17:29

And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.

Cross-reference

In 2 Samuel 17:2, Ahithophel plans to attack David while he is weary — directly opposite to the refreshment provided here.

In 2 Samuel 16:2, Ziba brings similar provisions earlier in the same flight — a parallel act of generosity.

2 Samuel 16:14 Historical context

2 Samuel 16:14 notes David's people arrived weary at the Jordan — explaining why these provisions were so needed.

Judges 8:5 Parallel

Judges 8:5 has Gideon asking for bread for his weary men — a parallel situation of need for provisions.

1 Samuel 25:18 lists Abigail's generous provision for David — a very similar act of hospitality.

In Judges 8:4-6, Succoth refuses food to Gideon’s weary men — contrasting with the generous provision offered to David here.

Luke 8:3 Parallel

Luke 8:3 records women providing for Jesus out of their means — a similar pattern of supporters supplying a leader in need.

Philippians 4:15-19 describes the Philippians' gifts to Paul as a fragrant offering — mirroring the generous support for David here.