17 And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
2 Samuel 12:17 Cross References - Webster
1 Samuel 28:23
23 But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened to their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
2 Samuel 3:35
35 And when all the people came to cause David to eat food while it was yet day, David swore, saying, So do God to me, and more also, If I taste bread or aught else, till the sun is down.