4 Maccabees 3:10

10 However, the king was extremely thirsty. Even though there were plenty of water springs in the camp, he couldn't quench his thirst with them.

4 Maccabees 3:10 In-Context

8 When it was evening, he returned to his royal tent, dripping with sweat and completely exhausted. The whole army of our ancestors was camped around it,

9 and all the others were eating dinner.

10 However, the king was extremely thirsty. Even though there were plenty of water springs in the camp, he couldn't quench his thirst with them.

11 Instead, he was obsessed with an unreasonable desire for water from the enemy's camp.

12 His guards began to complain bitterly about the king's desire. Then two strong young soldiers, embarrassed because of the king's craving, put on their armor, grabbed a pitcher, and went behind the enemy lines.