2 Samuel 16:2

God's Word

“Why did you bring these?” David asked Ziba. “The donkeys are for the king’s family to ride on,” Ziba answered. “The bread and the ripe fruit are for ⌞your⌟ servants to eat. The wine is for those who become tired and thirsty in the desert.”

Cross References

Genesis 21:29

Abimelech asked him, “What is the meaning of these seven female lambs you have set apart?”

Genesis 33:8

Then Esau asked, “Why did you send this whole group ⌞of people and animals⌟ I met?” He answered, “To win your favor, sir.”

2 Samuel 15:1

Soon after this, Absalom acquired a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.

2 Samuel 15:23

The whole country was crying loudly as all the troops were passing by. The king was crossing the Kidron Valley, and all the people were moving down the road toward the desert.

2 Samuel 17:29

honey, buttermilk, sheep, and calves. They brought these things because they thought, “The troops in the desert are hungry, exhausted, and thirsty.”

2 Samuel 19:26

He answered, “My servant deceived me, Your Majesty. Since I am disabled, I said, ‘Saddle the donkey for me, and I’ll ride on it and go with the king.’

Ezekiel 37:18

‘Tell us what you mean by this.’

Judges 10:4

Jair had 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys. He also had 30 towns that are still called Havvoth Jair to this day. They are in the region of Gilead.

Judges 5:10

You people who ride on brown donkeys, who sit on saddle blankets, and who walk on the road—think.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the soldiers told him, “Your father forced the troops to take a solemn oath: ‘Cursed is anyone who eats food today.’ ” Now, the army was exhausted.

1 Samuel 25:27

Here is a gift I am bringing to you. May it be given to the young men who are in your service.