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The Calf: when Fattened Considered a Delicacy

Source: TTT

1 Samuel 28:24, 25 The woman had a fattened calf at her house, and she quickly slaughtered it. She also took flour, kneaded it, and baked unleavened bread. / She served it to Saul and his servants, and they ate. And that night they got up and left.
Amos 6:4 You lie on beds inlaid with ivory, and lounge upon your couches. You dine on lambs from the flock and calves from the stall.
Luke 15:23, 27 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. / ‘Your brother has returned,’ he said, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has him back safe and sound.’