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1 Kings 18:5
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.

Psalm 104:14
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

Jeremiah 14:5
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsookit, because there was no grass.

send [heb] give

Deuteronomy 6:11
And houses full of all goodthings, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full;

Deuteronomy 8:10
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Joel 2:19
Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:

and you will eat and be satisfied
This assurance of satisfaction highlights the abundance that comes from obedience to God's commandments. It reflects the blessings of the covenant, where faithfulness leads to prosperity and contentment. The phrase echoes the promise of a land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8), symbolizing not just physical nourishment but also spiritual fulfillment. In a broader biblical context, this satisfaction points to the ultimate fulfillment found in Christ, who declared Himself the Bread of Life (John 6:35), offering spiritual sustenance and eternal satisfaction to those who believe in Him.

• The promise comes from the LORD Himself; the “I” is personal, covenantal, and unconditional to those who walk in obedience (cf.Deuteronomy 11:13–14: “If you indeed listen… then I will provide rain for your land”).

• God’s active role in meeting material needs echoes throughout Scripture—“And my God will supply all your needs” (Philippians 4:19); “Seek first the kingdom… and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

• His provision underscores His faithfulness; He is not distant but engaged, sustaining creation moment by moment.

• The verse zeroes in on something ordinary yet essential—grass. God’s care touches the simplest parts of life (Psalm 104:14: “He causes the grass to grow for the livestock”).

• Fields represent the everyday workplace of ancient Israel; God blesses labor by supplying raw resources.

• By naming grass rather than silver or gold, the LORD highlights that real prosperity starts with necessities only He can generate.

• Animals were Israel’s tractors, savings accounts, and food supply at once; caring for them meant protecting future livelihood.

• The LORD’s generosity extends to creatures (Psalm 36:6: “You, LORD, preserve man and beast”;Proverbs 12:10;Jonah 4:11).

• When God meets the needs of livestock, He is indirectly meeting human needs, showing holistic compassion for households.

• Provision moves from pasture to plate. God’s supply is practical, touching the dinner table (Deuteronomy 8:10: “When you eat and are satisfied…”).

• Eating signifies life sustained; it mirrors Jesus’ teaching, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11).

• The flow—rain, grass, livestock, meal—demonstrates an orderly, dependable cycle under God’s hand.

• Satisfaction is more than having food; it is contentment that springs from trusting God’s sufficiency (Psalm 145:15-16).

• Covenant obedience yields fullness, not scarcity (Joel 2:26;John 10:10 “life... in all its fullness”).

• The verse promises not just survival but enjoyment, reinforcing that God delights in blessing His people when they walk with Him.

Deuteronomy 11:15 paints a rich picture of the LORD’s comprehensive care: He personally commits to supply, nurturing even the grass so animals thrive, so families can eat, so hearts rest content. The verse invites trust in the God who orchestrates every link in the chain of provision, assuring that obedience to Him results in true, satisfying abundance.

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