Luke 6:4
How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
Cross-reference
Leviticus 24:5–9
Historical context
Leviticus 24:5-9 describes the showbread ritual and its restriction to priests, the law that Jesus' argument challenges.
Leviticus 24:9
Historical context
Leviticus 24:9 specifically states the showbread is only for Aaron's sons, highlighting the legal barrier Jesus' argument overrides.
1 Samuel 21:6
Citation
1 Samuel 21:6 recounts David taking the showbread, providing the narrative example Jesus uses to argue for flexible Sabbath observance.