Leviticus 24:9

And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the Lord made by fire by a perpetual statute.

Cross-reference

Leviticus 6:16 similarly commands Aaron and his sons to eat the grain offering in a holy place, paralleling the priestly consumption rule here.

Leviticus 10:17 echoes this: the sin offering is most holy and must be eaten by priests in a holy place.

Leviticus 21:22 directly relates, allowing priests with defects to eat most holy food, including this showbread.

Exodus 29:33 reinforces that only priests may eat holy consecration offerings, matching the exclusive rule here.

In 1 Samuel 21:6, David eats the showbread reserved for priests, directly illustrating the law of Leviticus 24:9 and an exception for human need.

In Malachi 1:12, priests despise the Lord's table, contrasting with the holiness required for the showbread in Leviticus 24:9.

In Matthew 12:4, Jesus cites the showbread law from Leviticus 24:9 to show that strict laws have exceptions for mercy.

Mark 2:26 Citation

In Mark 2:26, the same showbread incident underscores the priestly exclusivity of Leviticus 24:9, used to illustrate mercy.

Luke 6:4 Citation

In Luke 6:4, Jesus references this law that only priests may eat showbread, citing David's exception to teach mercy over ritual.

1 Samuel 21:5 Historical context

1 Samuel 21:5 narrates David's request for showbread, applying this law with a purity exception.

Ezekiel 42:13 shows priests eating holy offerings in holy chambers, paralleling the regulation for showbread here.

Exodus 29:32 describes priests eating the ordination bread in a holy place—similar but a different ritual.

Numbers 18:20 Related theme

Numbers 18:20 says the LORD is the priests' inheritance, thematically linking to their provision from offerings here.