1 Chronicles 11:16

16 David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Pelishtim was then in Beit-Lechem.

1 Chronicles 11:16 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 11:16

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

1 Chronicles 11:16 In-Context

14 They stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Pelishtim; and the LORD saved them by a great victory.

15 Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of `Adullam; and the host of the Pelishtim were encamped in the valley of Refa'im.

16 David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Pelishtim was then in Beit-Lechem.

17 David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beit-Lechem, which is by the gate!

18 The three broke through the host of the Pelishtim, and drew water out of the well of Beit-Lechem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD,