Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the priest answered David, and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women.

Hallowed bread

If the young

Bible References

Hallowed bread

Matthew 12:3
Jesus replied, "Have you not read what King David did when he and his men were hungry? [I Sam. 21:6]

If the young

1 Corinthians 7:5
Do not deprive each other [of these marital rights], except by mutual agreement, so that you can spend the time in prayer. Then resume [normal sexual] relations again, so Satan is not able to tempt you [i.e., to have an affair] because of your lack of self-control.