2 Samuel 6:19

“And he dealt among all the people, etc.] Gave a dole unto them, divided among them: [even] among the whole multitude of Israel: and if there were so many as at first, there were thirty thousand of them, (<100601>2 Samuel 6:1); and perhaps more, since it follows: as well to the women as men; to both the one and the other; and the women, it is very probable, were not among those that went to fetch the ark, but assembled to attend the entrance of it into the city, and were present at the solemnities of its settlement: to everyone a cake of bread; or a loaf of bread, of what quantity is not said, no doubt sufficient for anyone person, or more: and a good piece [of flesh]: not only that was good…”

“cake of bread--unleavened and slender. a good piece of flesh--roast beef.”

“A good piece of flesh - The word thus paraphrased is only found here and in marginal reference A piece of meat from the peace offerings is probably meant. From the fact that the chronicler explains the preceding cake by the more common word loaf, but leaves this obscure word unexplained, one might infer that it was already obsolete and unknown in his time. The Septuagint translates it: “a cake baked on the hearth;” the Vulgate “a piece of roast beef.” A flagon of wine - Rather, “a cake” of grapes or raisins Hosea 3:1; Song of Solomon 2:5, or made with oil or mead. return to 'Top of Page'”

“6:19 David’s gifts of food to every Israelite anticipated other royal gifts they would receive under his reign.”

“he dealt: Ch1 16:3; Ch2 30:24, Ch2 35:7, Ch2 35:8, Ch2 35:12, Ch2 35:13; Neh 8:10; Eze 45:17; Act 20:35; Eph 4:8 So all the: Kg1 8:66; Ch2 7:10 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 6:20”