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2 Samuel 17:28

2 Samuel 17:29 nasb — honey, curds, sheep, and cheese of the herd, for David and for the people who were with him, to eat; for they said, "Th…

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"honey, curds, sheep, and cheese of the herd, for David and for the people who were with him, to eat; for they said, "The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.""

— 2 Samuel 17:29, NASB

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2 Samuel 17 — Context

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And Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

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Now when David had come to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim,

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brought beds, basins, pottery, wheat, barley, flour, parched grain, beans, lentils, parched seeds,

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honey, curds, sheep, and cheese of the herd, for David and for the people who were with him, to eat; for they said, "The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness."

2 Samuel 17:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 17:29 say?
2 Samuel 17:29 in the NASB reads: “honey, curds, sheep, and cheese of the herd, for David and for the people who were with him, to eat; for they said, "The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness."”
Where is 2 Samuel 17:29 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 17:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 17, verse 29.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 17:29.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 17:29 in?
2 Samuel 17:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 17:29?
2 Samuel 17:29 reads (NASB): “honey, curds, sheep, and cheese of the herd, for David and for the people who were with him, to eat; for they said, "The people are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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