Mark 2:26

New Century Version

During the time of Abiathar the high priest, David went into God’s house and ate the holy bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And David also gave some of the bread to those who were with him.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:17

Zadok son of Ahitub and Abiathar son of Ahimelech were priests. Seraiah was the royal secretary.

1 Chronicles 24:6

Shemaiah son of Nethanel, from the tribe of Levi, was the secretary. He recorded the names of those descendants in front of King David, the officers, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the leaders of the families of the priests and Levites. The work was divided by lots among the families of Eleazar and Ithamar. The following men with their groups were chosen.

1 Samuel 21:1

David went to Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech shook with fear when he saw David, and he asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?”

1 Kings 4:4

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings 2:22

King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you ask me to give him Abishag? Why don’t you also ask for him to become the king since he is my older brother? Abiathar the priest and Joab son of Zeruiah would support him!”

1 Kings 1:7

Adonijah spoke with Joab son of Zeruiah and Abiathar the priest, and they agreed to help him.

2 Samuel 20:25

Sheba was the royal secretary. Zadok and Abiathar were the priests,

2 Samuel 15:35

The priests Zadok and Abiathar will be with you. Tell them everything you hear in the royal palace.

2 Samuel 15:29

So Zadok and Abiathar took the Ark of God back to Jerusalem and stayed there.

2 Samuel 15:24

Zadok and all the Levites with him carried the Ark of the Agreement with God. They set it down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had left the city.

1 Samuel 23:9

David learned Saul was making evil plans against him. So he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the holy vest.”

1 Samuel 23:6

(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the holy vest with him when he came to David at Keilah.)

Matthew 12:4

He went into God’s house, and he and those with him ate the holy bread, which was lawful only for priests to eat.

Mark 2:25

Jesus answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and those with him were hungry and needed food?