And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, 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,
So the three warriors broke through the Philistine army and drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the city gate. They brought it back to David, but David refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the LORD.
David's three mighty warriors risked their lives to get him water from his hometown well, but David was so moved by their sacrifice that he poured it out as an offering to God instead of drinking it.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, David was facing ongoing battles with the Philistines and was encamped in a stronghold, likely during the early years of his reign as king of Israel. He casually expressed a longing for water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, which was occupied by enemy forces at the time. Three of his elite warriors bravely broke through the enemy lines to retrieve the water, showcasing the intense loyalty and risks involved in their service to David.
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