1 Chronicles 11:19

19 David said, "I would never do such a thing in the presence of God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?" For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors.

1 Chronicles 11:19 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:19

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

1 Chronicles 11:19 In-Context

17 David was extremely thirsty and said, "If only someone would bring me water from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem!"

18 So the Three broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem. They brought it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the Lord.

19 David said, "I would never do such a thing in the presence of God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?" For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors.

20 Abishai, Joab's brother, was the leader of the Three. He raised his spear against 300 [men] and killed them, gaining a reputation among the Three.

21 He was the most honored of the Three and became their commander even though he did not become one of the Three.