1Sa 21:6 | TNotes | STEP | 21:6 gave him the holy bread: Jesus referred to this incident to teach that meeting people’s physical needs takes precedence over rigid adherence to sacred institutions (see Matt 12:1-8 ; Mark 2:23-28 ; Luke 6:1-5 ). • The Bread of the Presence consisted of twelve loaves (possibly one representing each tribe) that were laid out on a table in the Holy Place. They were replaced every Sabbath (see Exod 25:30 ; Lev 24:5-9 ).

bMatt 12:1-8►

cMark 2:23-28►

dLuke 6:1-5►

eExod 25:30►

fLev 24:5-9►

‏ 1 Samuel 21:6

21:6 ^a gave him the holy bread: Jesus referred to this incident to teach that meeting people’s physical needs takes precedence over rigid adherence to sacred institutions (see Matt 12:1-8 ^b; Mark 2:23-28 ^c; Luke 6:1-5 ^d).

• The Bread of the Presence consisted of twelve loaves (possibly one representing each tribe) that were laid out on a table in the Holy Place. They were replaced every Sabbath (see Exod 25:30 ^e; Lev 24:5-9 ^f).