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.
They brought honey, butter, sheep, and cheese made from cow's milk for David and the people with him to eat. They said, 'The people are hungry, tired, and thirsty in the desert.'
Kind people provided food and provisions for David and his followers because they recognized their desperate need for nourishment in the wilderness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has led a rebellion to seize the throne, forcing David and his loyal followers to escape into the wilderness. During this time of exile, David's group is physically exhausted from their journey and in desperate need of basic sustenance. Supporters such as Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai step in to provide essential food items like honey, butter, sheep, and cheese to nourish them amid their hardship.
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