Mat 12:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Jesus explained that David and his companions ate the bread that only priests were supposed to eat, but God did not blame David for it because they were in need. Mercy was more important than the rule.

‏ Matthew 12:4

v. 4: How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Jesus explained that David and his companions ate the bread that only priests were supposed to eat, but God did not blame David for it because they were in need. Mercy was more important than the rule.