2 Samuel 23:16
So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
KJV1611 – Modern English
And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And the three{H7969} mighty men{H1368} brake through{H1234} the host{H4264} of the Philistines,{H6430} and drew{H7579} water{H4325} out of the well{H953} of Beth-lehem,{H1035} that was by the gate,{H8179} and took{H5375} it, and brought{H935} it to David:{H1732} but he would{H14} not drink{H8354} thereof, but poured it out{H5258} unto Jehovah.{H3068}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And the three{H7969} mighty men{H1368} brake through{H1234}{(H8799)} the host{H4264} of the Philistines{H6430}, and drew{H7579}{(H8799)} water{H4325} out of the well{H953} of Bethlehem{H1035}, that was by the gate{H8179}, and took{H5375}{(H8799)} it, and brought{H935}{(H8686)} it to David{H1732}: nevertheless he would{H14}{(H8804)} not drink{H8354}{(H8800)} thereof, but poured it out{H5258}{(H8686)} unto the LORD{H3068}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
The brake the thre Worthies into the hoost of the Philistynes, and drue of the water out of the well at Bethleem vnder ye gate, & caried it & broughte it vnto Dauid: neuertheles he wolde not drynke it, but offred it vnto the LORDE,
Geneva Bible (1560)
The the three mightie brake into the host of the Philistims, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem that was by the gate, and tooke & brought it to Dauid, who woulde not drinke thereof, but powred it for an offring vnto ye Lord,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And the three mightie brake through the hoast of the Philistines, & drue water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and toke and brought it to Dauid: Neuerthelesse he would not drinke thereof, but powred it vnto the Lorde,
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that [was] by the gate, and took [it], and brought [it] to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
Webster's Bible (1833)
The three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And the three mighty ones cleave through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water out of the well of Beth-Lehem, which `is' by the gate, and take `it' up, and bring in unto David; and he was not willing to drink it, and poureth it out to Jehovah,
American Standard Version (1901)
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah.
American Standard Version (1901)
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And the three men, forcing their way through the Philistine army, got water from the water-hole of Beth-lehem, by the doorway into the town, and took it back to David: but he would not take it, but, draining it out, made an offering of it to the Lord.
World English Bible (2000)
The three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
So the three elite warriors broke through the Philistine forces and drew some water from the cistern in Bethlehem near the gate. They carried it back to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out as a drink offering to the LORD
Referenced Verses
- Gen 35:14 : 14 Jacob set up a stone pillar at the place where God had spoken with him. He poured out a drink offering on it and also poured oil on it.
- Num 28:7 : 7 As a drink offering, pour out a quarter of a hin of strong drink for each lamb in the sanctuary as an offering to the LORD.
- 1 Sam 7:6 : 6 When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day, they fasted and confessed, 'We have sinned against the LORD.' And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.
- 1 Sam 19:5 : 5 He risked his life to kill the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. So why would you sin by shedding innocent blood by killing David without cause?
- 2 Sam 23:9 : 9 Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty warriors, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines who had gathered there for battle. Then the men of Israel retreated,
- Lam 2:19 : 19 Arise, cry out in the night, at the start of the night watches; pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your little children who faint from hunger at every street corner.
- Acts 20:24 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'
- Rom 5:7 : 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person, though perhaps for a good person one might dare even to die.
- 2 Cor 5:14 : 14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
- Phil 2:17 : 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
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15 Three of the thirty chiefs went down to David at the rock by the cave of Adullam while a band of Philistines was camped in the Valley of Rephaim.
16 At that time, David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.
17 David longed for water and said, "If only someone would get me water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!"
18 So the three warriors broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD.
19 He said, "Far be it from me, O my God, to do this! Should I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives? Because they risked their lives to bring it, I would not drink it." Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.
20 Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the three. He raised his spear against three hundred men and killed them, and so he became as famous as the three.
- 2 Sam 23:17-182 verses89%
17 He said, 'Far be it from me, LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?' So he refused to drink it. These were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.
18 Abishai, the brother of Joab, son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and he became as famous as the Three.
- 2 Sam 23:13-153 verses87%
13 During harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.
14 At that time, David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.
15 David longed for water and said, 'Oh, that someone would give me water to drink from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!'
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23 But David said, "You must not act this way, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and delivered the raiding party that came against us into our hands.
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1 Then they reported to David, saying, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors."
2 So David asked the LORD, saying, "Should I go and attack these Philistines?" The LORD answered David, "Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah."
3 But David's men said to him, "We are afraid here in Judah. How much more if we go to Keilah to face the battle lines of the Philistines!"
4 So David inquired of the LORD again, and the LORD answered him, "Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand."
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19 Then God opened up a hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he revived. So the spring was called En Hakkore, and it is still there in Lehi.
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6 The number of those who lapped with their hands to their mouths was three hundred men. All the rest of the people knelt to drink water.
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21 They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He made water flow from the rock for them; He split open the rock, and water gushed out.
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17 The servant hurried to meet her and said, "Please give me a little water from your jar."
18 "Drink, my lord," she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
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10 but Eleazar stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The LORD gave a great victory that day. The troops returned to him only to strip the dead.
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22 These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who gained a name among the three mighty warriors.
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19 He said to her, "Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty." So she opened a skin of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again.
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16 From there they went to Beer. This is the well where the LORD said to Moses, 'Gather the people together, and I will give them water.'
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39 All these were skilled warriors who came to Hebron fully determined, with unified hearts, to make David king over all Israel. All the other Israelites were also of one heart to make David king.
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26 David said to the men standing with him, 'What will be done for the man who strikes down this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?'
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25 I dug wells and drank water; with the soles of my feet, I dried up all the rivers of Egypt.
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15 He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them water as abundant as the depths.
16 He brought streams out of the rock and made water flow down like rivers.
- 1 Sam 23:12-132 verses67%
12 Then David said, 'Will the leaders of Keilah hand me and my men over to Saul?' The LORD replied, 'They will hand you over.'
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23 The LORD repays everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness, for the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not lay my hand on the LORD's anointed.
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16 David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.
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11 Should I take my bread, my water, and the meat I’ve slaughtered for my shearers and give it to men from who knows where?"
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9 David asked Ahimelech, 'Don’t you have a spear or a sword here? I haven’t brought my sword or any other weapon, because the king’s mission was urgent.'
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18 Now do it! For the Lord has promised David, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’'
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10 Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for him, gave him provisions, and also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
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25 He asked for water, and she gave him milk; in a bowl fit for nobles, she brought him curd.