שמואל ב, פרק ט״ז, פסוק ב׳

As King David flees Jerusalem in haste, he encounters Ziba, who arrives with a carefully prepared offering of animals and supplies. Seeking to understand the exact purpose of this assortment, the king inquires about how these provisions are meant to aid them on their journey.

Ziba’s response reveals a deliberate division of the goods, with each item chosen to meet a distinct need of the fleeing entourage. The donkeys are designated for the royal family to ride, sparing the king's wives and children the hardship of traveling on foot. Because the escape from the city was so sudden, David had to bring his wives along—leaving behind only ten concubines to watch over the palace—without any time to organize proper chariots for their transport [רד״ק, אברבנאל].

The remaining supplies are allocated to sustain the rest of the traveling party. The food, consisting of bread and dried summer fruits such as raisins [רד״ק], is intended to feed the young men accompanying the king. Finally, the wine is set aside as a restorative drink for anyone who becomes exhausted and dehydrated from the grueling trek through the wilderness.