Thematic Bible: In times of bereavement
Thematic Bible
Fasting » In times of bereavement » Of the people of jabesh-gilead, for saul and his sons
They took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
Fasting » In times of bereavement » Of david, at the time of saul's death
They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan and for the people of the Lord and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.
Fasting » In times of bereavement » Of abner's death
Then all the people came to persuade David to eat bread while it was still day; but David vowed, saying, “May God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun goes down.”