2 Samuel 17:28,29

Brought beds, and basins, and earthen vessels All manner of household stuff; and wheat, and barley, and flour, and corn That is, various kinds of provision, which they now wanted. For they said, The people is hungry and weary, &c.,in the wilderness Having been in the wilderness, where there was a total want or scarcity of provisions and all conveniences, and therefore they needed refreshment when they were come out of it, which moved these persons to bring them these things. Thus God sometimes makes up to his people that comfort from strangers which they are disappointed of in their own families. The circumstances now related were all so many happy beginnings and omens of David's future success, and pledges of that just and humble confidence which he had placed in the divine favour and protection.