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Mark 2:26 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Mark 2:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 2 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread , which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?”
Mark 2:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 2:26
Jesus provides historical specificity: David entered 'the house of God' during 'Abiathar the high priest.' He 'did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests,' and 'gave also to them which were with him.' David didn't merely eat forbidden bread himself but shared it with his men—compounding the ceremonial violation. Despite this, Scripture records no divine judgment, suggesting God prioritized mercy and human need over ceremonial restriction. Jesus' point is powerful: if God excused David's violation to meet physical hunger, how much more does Jesus have authority to per...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 2:26
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“and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar”
“and said to him”
“who was of the Levites”
“the son of Ahitub”
“Get you to Anathoth”
“And Sheva was scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:”
“and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.”
“and the bread that is in the basket”
“Zadok also [came]”