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
This occurs during David's flight from his son Absalom's rebellion, when David and his loyal followers were forced to flee Jerusalem and survive in the wilderness. Local supporters brought essential supplies to sustain David's group during this dangerous and difficult time. The mention of specific foods shows the generous hospitality that was culturally important in ancient Israel.
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