Translations
Modern
…a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights.
Traditional
And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.
Literal
And they gave to him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins. And he ate and his strength came back to him, for he had not eaten bread nor drunk water for three days and three nights.
Latin
…sed et fragmen massæ caricarum, et duas ligaturas uvæ passæ. Quæ cum comedisset, reversus est spiritus ejus, et refocillatus est: non enim comederat panem, neque biberat aquam, tribus diebus et tribus noctibus.
Original
Hebrew
English
…a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights.
Notes
David once received bread when he was very hungry (1 Samuel 21:3–7). He and his men helped this Egyptian man before knowing who he was or if he could assist them.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Abigail Amalek, Amalekites Besor, Brook of Caravan David Food and Food Preparation Hormah Raisin Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech: Consults the Ephod for David Abigail: Nabal's Wife: Taken Captive and Rescued by David Amalekites: Defeated by David Fig: Dried and Preserved Food: Articles of Dried Fruit Raisins: Given to the Starving Egyptian to Revive Him The Amalekites: Pursued and Slain by David The Diet of the Jews: Articles Used for Dried Fruit The Fig-Tree: Fruit of Eaten Dried in Cakes The Vine: The Fruit of Eaten Dried