2 Samuel 16:2

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.

What meanest

Judges 10:4

For the young

1 Samuel 25:27

That such

Proverbs 31:6

General references

2 Samuel 15:28

Proverbs 18:17

Bible References

What meanest

so Abimelech asked Abraham, "What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set aside?"

Then Esau asked, "What are all these livestock for?" "To solicit favor from you, sir," Jacob answered.

When the descendants of your people ask you, "Would you please explain to us what you mean by this?'

"Speak up, you who ride white donkeys, sitting on cloth saddles while you travel on your way!

His 30 sons rode on 30 donkeys, controlling 30 cities in the territory of Gilead named Havvoth-jair to this day.

For the young

Now let this present that your servant has brought to your majesty be given to the young men who follow your majesty.

That such

With all of the people in the territory crying loudly, everybody passed over the Kidron brook, along with the king. Then everyone headed out toward the road that leads to the wilderness.

honey, cheeses, sheep, and cheese made from cow's milk for David and his entourage because they had been reasoning, "The people are hungry, tired, and thirsty there in the wilderness."

Meanwhile, Gideon and the 300 soldiers with him came to the Jordan, exhausted but continuing their pursuit.

Then one of the people responded: "Your father strictly ordered the army to take an oath. That's why he said, "Cursed is the person who eats food today,' and so the army is exhausted."

Give liquor to someone who is perishing, and wine to someone who is deeply depressed.

General references

Look! I'll camp at the wilderness fords until you send word to inform me."

The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.