Are there other examples in Scripture where this lesson on total dependency on God’s provision is illustrated?
Yes, there are many. Here are two examples:1
Gideon’s troops had been drastically reduced by the Lord before they went into battle (Judges 6:1 – 7:25).
If God provides for the birds of the air and lilies of the field, they must trust Him (Matthew 6:25–34).
8 Il leur prescrivit de ne rien prendre pour le voyage, si ce n'est un bâton; de n'avoir ni pain, ni sac, ni monnaie dans la ceinture;