Verse 17

And the chief men of his house got up and went to his side to make him get up from the earth, but he would not; and he would not take food with them.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 3:35 : 35 And the people came to make David take food, while it was still day, but David with an oath said, May God's punishment be on me if I take a taste of bread or any other thing till the sun has gone down!
• 1 Sam 28:23 : 23 But he would not, saying, I have no desire for food. But his servants, together with the woman, made him take food, and he gave way to them. So he got up from the earth, and took his seat on the bed.