Verse 17

The elders of his house stood over him and tried to lift him from the ground, but he was unwilling, and refused to eat food with them.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Sam 3:35 : 35 Then all the people came and encouraged David to eat food while it was still day. But David took an oath saying,“God will punish me severely if I taste bread or anything whatsoever before the sun sets!”
• 1 Sam 28:23 : 23 But he refused, saying,“I won’t eat!” Both his servants and the woman urged him to eat, so he gave in. He got up from the ground and sat down on the bed.