And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!
David had a deep craving and said, 'Oh, how I wish someone could bring me a drink of water from the well of Bethlehem that's by the city gate!'
David is expressing a heartfelt longing for water from his hometown well in Bethlehem, showing his deep emotional connection to the place where he grew up.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during David's time as a fugitive when he was hiding in a cave while being pursued by enemies, likely the Philistines who had occupied Bethlehem. The well at Bethlehem's gate was in David's hometown where he had grown up as a shepherd boy, making this request deeply personal and nostalgic. Bethlehem was currently under enemy control, making access to this well extremely dangerous.
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