New International VersionIn the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
New Living TranslationHe went into the house of God (during the days when Abiathar was high priest) and broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat. He also gave some to his companions.”
English Standard Versionhow he entered the house of God, in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?”
Berean Standard BibleDuring the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
Berean Literal Biblehow he entered into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the loaves of the presentation, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests--and he even gave to those being with him?"
King James BibleHow 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?
New King James Versionhow he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the showbread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and also gave some to those who were with him?”
New American Standard Biblehow he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he also gave it to those who were with him?”
NASB 1995how he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he also gave it to those who were with him?”
NASB 1977how he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he gave it also to those who were with him?”
Legacy Standard Biblehow he entered the house of God around the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the consecrated bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he also gave it to those who were with him?”
Amplified Biblehow he went into the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for anyone but the priests to eat, and how he also gave it to the men who were with him?”
Christian Standard Biblehow he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest and ate the bread of the Presence —which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests —and also gave some to his companions? ”
Holman Christian Standard Biblehow he entered the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest and ate the sacred bread—which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests—and also gave some to his companions?”
American Standard VersionHow he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the showbread, which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests, and gave also to them that were with him?
Contemporary English VersionIt was during the time of Abiathar the high priest. David went into the house of God and ate the sacred loaves of bread that only priests are allowed to eat. He also gave some to his followers."
English Revised VersionHow he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests, and gave also to them that were with him?
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHaven't you ever read how he went into the house of God when Abiathar was chief priest and ate the bread of the presence? He had no right to eat those loaves. Only the priests have that right. Haven't you ever read how he also gave some of it to his men?"
Good News Translationso he went into the house of God and ate the bread offered to God. This happened when Abiathar was the High Priest. According to our Law only the priests may eat this bread--but David ate it and even gave it to his men."
International Standard VersionHow was it that he went into the House of God during the lifetime of Abiathar the high priest and ate the Bread of the Presence, which was not lawful for anyone but the priests to eat, and gave some of it to his companions?"
NET Biblehow he entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread, which is against the law for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to his companions?"
New Heart English BibleHow he entered into the house of God in the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the show bread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?"
Webster's Bible TranslationHow he went into the house of God, in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the show-bread, which it is not lawful to eat, but for the priests, and gave also to them who were with him?
Weymouth New Testamenthow he entered the house of God in the High-priesthood of Abiathar, and ate the Presented Loaves--which none but the priests are allowed to eat--and gave some to his men also?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDuring the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
World English BibleHow he entered into God’s house at the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the show bread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHow he went into the house of God, in [the days of] Abiathar the chief priest, and ate the Bread of the Presentation, which it is not lawful to eat, except to the priests, and he also gave to those who were with him?”
Berean Literal Biblehow he entered into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the loaves of the presentation, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests--and he even gave to those being with him?"
Young's Literal Translation how he went into the house of God, (at 'Abiathar the chief priest,') and the loaves of the presentation did eat, which it is not lawful to eat, except to the priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?'
Smith's Literal TranslationHow he went into the house of God to Abiathar the chief priest, and ate the loaves of setting up, which is not lawful to eat but for priests, and gave to those being with him? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow he went into the house of God, under Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the loaves of proposition, which was not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave to them who were with him?
Catholic Public Domain VersionHow he went into the house of God, under the high priest Abiathar, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful to eat, except for the priests, and how he gave it to those who were with him?”
New American BibleHow he went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the bread of offering that only the priests could lawfully eat, and shared it with his companions?”
New Revised Standard VersionHe entered the house of God, when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and he gave some to his companions.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was the chief priest, and ate the bread which was on the table of the Lord, which was not lawful to be eaten except by the priests, and he gave it also to those who were with him?
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAs he entered the house of God when Abiathar was Chief Priest, and he ate the bread of the altar of THE LORD JEHOVAH, which was not legal to eat except for the priests? And he gave also to those who were with him.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHow he entered the house of God in the days of Abiathar the chief priest, and ate the loaves of the presence, which, it is not lawful, except for the priests, to eat, and gave to those also who were with him?
Godbey New TestamentHow he entered into the house of God, in the days of Abiathar, the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priest, and he gave it to those being with him?
Haweis New Testament
How he entered into the house of God to Abiathar the high-priest; and did eat the shewbread, which it was not lawful for any to eat except the priests, and he gave also to those who were with him?
Mace New Testament
how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar, who was afterwards high-priest, and did eat the shew-bread, giving some of it likewise to the company, though the law allow'd no body to eat of it but the priests.
Weymouth New Testament
how he entered the house of God in the High-priesthood of Abiathar, and ate the Presented Loaves--which none but the priests are allowed to eat--and gave some to his men also?"
Worrell New Testament
How he entered into the house of God during the high priesthood of Abiathar, and ate the show-bread, which it is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?"
Worsley New Testament
how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar,who was afterwards the high priest, and did eat the shew-bread, which it is not lawfulfor any to eat, but the priests, and gave also to them that were with him!
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Context The Lord of the Sabbath… 25Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? 26Duringthe high priesthoodof Abiathar,he enteredthehouseof Godandatetheconsecrated bread,whichwas lawfulonlyfor thepriests.Andhe gave someto his companionsas well.”27Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.…
Cross References 1 Samuel 21:1-6Then David came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. And when Ahimelech met David, he trembled and asked him, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?” / “The king has given me a mission,” David replied. “He told me no one is to know about the mission on which I am sending you. And I have directed my young men to meet me at a certain place. / Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.” ...
Matthew 12:3-4Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
Luke 6:3-4Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
1 Samuel 22:10Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.”
Hebrews 9:4containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.
Exodus 25:30And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.
Leviticus 24:5-9You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...
1 Chronicles 9:32Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.
1 Chronicles 24:5-19Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. / The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. / The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, ...
1 Samuel 22:17-19Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. / So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. / He also put to the sword Nob, the city of the priests, with its men and women, children and infants, oxen, donkeys, and sheep.
Matthew 12:1-8At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. / When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath.” / Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? ...
Luke 6:1-5One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them. / But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” / Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? ...
1 Samuel 16:1-13Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...
1 Samuel 23:9-12When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” / And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ...
1 Samuel 30:7-8Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”
Treasury of Scripture How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the show bread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? Abiathar. 2 Samuel 8:17
And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar,were the priests; and Seraiahwas the scribe; 1 Chronicles 18:16
And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar,were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; 1 Kings 2:26
And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thouart worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. 1 Samuel 22:20-22
And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David… 1 Samuel 23:6,9
And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah,that he came downwith an ephod in his hand… 2 Samuel 8:17
And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar,were the priests; and Seraiahwas the scribe; which is not lawful. Exodus 29:32,33
And Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread thatis in the basket,by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation… Leviticus 24:5-9
And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake… Jump to Previous AbiatharAbi'atharAllowedAteBreadChiefCompanionsConsecratedEatEnteredExceptFoodHighHigh-PriesthoodHouseLawfulLoavesPresentationPresentedPriestPriestsSectionShewbreadShowShowbreadShow-BreadTimeUnlessJump to Next AbiatharAbi'atharAllowedAteBreadChiefCompanionsConsecratedEatEnteredExceptFoodHighHigh-PriesthoodHouseLawfulLoavesPresentationPresentedPriestPriestsSectionShewbreadShowShowbreadShow-BreadTimeUnlessMark 2 1.Jesus followed by multitudes,3.heals a paralytic;13.calls Matthew;15.eats with tax collectors and sinners;18.excuses his disciples for not fasting;23.and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day.During the high priesthood of AbiatharAbiathar was a significant figure in the Old Testament, serving as a high priest during the reign of King David. However, the event Jesus refers to actually occurred during the time of Ahimelech, Abiathar's father. This discrepancy may be due to Abiathar's more prominent role later in David's reign. Abiathar's priesthood represents a time of transition and turmoil in Israel's history, reflecting the challenges faced by David and his followers. he entered the house of God
The "house of God" refers to the tabernacle at Nob, where the priests served and where the sacred bread was kept. This location was central to Israelite worship before the construction of Solomon's Temple. The tabernacle was a place of divine presence and worship, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel. and ate the consecrated bread
The consecrated bread, also known as the "bread of the Presence," was placed on a table in the tabernacle as an offering to God. According to Levitical law, this bread was to be eaten only by the priests (Leviticus 24:5-9). David's act of eating the bread highlights the tension between legalistic adherence to the law and the necessity of mercy and human need. which was lawful only for the priests
This phrase underscores the strict regulations surrounding the consecrated bread, emphasizing the holiness and separation of priestly duties. The law was clear that only priests could consume this bread, reflecting the sacred nature of their service and the importance of maintaining ritual purity. And he gave some to his companions as well.
David's sharing of the bread with his companions illustrates the principle of mercy over sacrifice, a theme Jesus emphasizes in His ministry. This act prefigures the communal aspect of Jesus' mission, where He provides for His followers and breaks down barriers of ritual exclusivity. It also foreshadows the Last Supper, where Jesus shares bread with His disciples, symbolizing the new covenant. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbiatharAlthough the text mentions Abiathar, the event actually occurred during the high priesthood of Ahimelech, Abiathar's father. Abiathar later became a significant priest during King David's reign. 2. DavidThe future king of Israel, who was fleeing from King Saul at the time of this event. David is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his heart for God and his leadership. 3. House of GodRefers to the tabernacle at Nob, where the consecrated bread was kept. This was a sacred place for worship and offerings. 4. Consecrated BreadAlso known as the "showbread," it was placed in the tabernacle as an offering to God and was meant to be eaten only by the priests. 5. Companions of DavidThose who were with David during his flight from Saul, sharing in his need and receiving the bread. Teaching Points Mercy Over RitualJesus uses this account to illustrate that human need can take precedence over ritual law. This teaches us to prioritize compassion and mercy in our interactions with others. Understanding ContextKnowing the historical and cultural context of biblical events helps us understand their significance and application. David's need and the priest's response show a deeper understanding of God's law. God's ProvisionJust as God provided for David in his time of need, He provides for us. Trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem dire. Leadership and ResponsibilityDavid's actions, though unconventional, were driven by his responsibility to care for his men. This teaches us about the balance between leadership and adherence to rules. Scriptural ConsistencyJesus' reference to this event shows the consistency of God's character throughout Scripture. He is a God of mercy, compassion, and understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 2
Why does Jesus refer to “Abiathar the high priest” in Mark 2:26 while 1 Samuel 21 names Ahimelech instead?
Who was high priest when David ate the showbread? (Mark 2:26 vs. 1 Samuel 21:1)
Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)
Mark 2:23-28 - How reliable is the story of disciples picking grain on the Sabbath, given the potential historical and legal disputes that should have arisen?(26) In the days of Abiathar the high priest.--St. Mark's is the only record that gives the name of the high priest, and in so doing it creates an historical difficulty. In 1Samuel 21:1, Ahimelech is named as exercising the high priest's office in the Tabernacle at Nob. He is slain by Doeg, at the command of Saul, and his son Abiathar joins David at the cave of Adullam ( 1Samuel 22:20), and continues to act as high priest till his deposition by Solomon ( 1Kings 2:26). Two conjectural explanations suggest themselves as probable: (1) that St. Mark, or that our Lord, may have given the name of the more famous priest of the two, who, though not then high-priest, was at the Tabernacle at the time referred to; (2) that he might have acted then as a coadjutor to his father, as Eli's sons seem to have done to him ( 1Samuel 4:4), and being, as his flight showed, of David's party, was the chief agent in allowing him to take the shew-bread.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Duringἐπὶ(epi)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.the high priesthoodἀρχιερέως(archiereōs)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 749:High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.of Abiathar,Ἀβιαθὰρ(Abiathar)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 8:Abiathar, a priest in King David's time. Of Hebrew origin; Abiathar, an Israelite.he enteredεἰσῆλθεν(eisēlthen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525:To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.houseοἶκον(oikon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624:A dwelling; by implication, a family.of GodΘεοῦ(Theou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.ateἔφαγεν(ephagen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5315:A primary verb; to eat.theτοὺς(tous)Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.consecrated bread,ἄρτους(artous)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 740:Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.whichοὓς(hous)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.was lawfulἔξεστιν(exestin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1832:It is permitted, lawful, possible.onlyεἰ(ei)Conjunction
Strong's 1487:If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.for theτοὺς(tous)Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.priests.ἱερεῖς(hiereis)Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2409:A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest.Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.he gave [some]ἔδωκεν(edōken)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.to his companionsτοῖς(tois)Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.as well.”καὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.
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