2 Samuel 23:15-16

15 ¹David had a craving and said, "Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate!"

16 ²So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but ³poured it out to the LORD;

2 Samuel 23:15-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 23

In this chapter are recorded the last words of David under a divine inspiration, 2Sa 23:1-7; and an account is given of his great men, famous for warlike exploits, particularly of three mighty men who did very marvellous things, 2Sa 23:8-17; and of two others next unto them, which belonged to another class of three, 2Sa 23:18-23; and then of thirty one more, 2Sa 23:24-39; who are all mentioned by name.

Cross References

• 1. 1 Chronicles 11:17
• 2. 1 Chronicles 11:18
• 3. Genesis 35:14