I have usual interpreted the Abiathar part a little differently. Jesus was not mistaken (this we share) but wanted to see if the Pharisees catch this detail. They do not. This and the next passage shows that these devout men are not as excellent in Scripture knowledge as they seem. Hence, Jesus is right in putting forward his interpretation of the Sabbath rules. He, not they, actually knows what he is talking about. My 2c. Thank you for this.
Thanks so much for this, Andrew. I will definitely be drawing upon this when I preach this Sunday!
I have usual interpreted the Abiathar part a little differently. Jesus was not mistaken (this we share) but wanted to see if the Pharisees catch this detail. They do not. This and the next passage shows that these devout men are not as excellent in Scripture knowledge as they seem. Hence, Jesus is right in putting forward his interpretation of the Sabbath rules. He, not they, actually knows what he is talking about. My 2c. Thank you for this.
Thanks for your thoughts, Kaz!