KJV ORIGINAL
And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
David felt a deep longing and said, 'Oh, how I wish someone would bring me a drink of water from the well in Bethlehem that's by the city gate!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is expressing a heartfelt longing for water from his hometown well in Bethlehem, revealing his deep nostalgia and homesickness.
📚 Historical Context
This took place during David's later years when he was hiding from enemies in a cave or stronghold, likely during Absalom's rebellion or while fighting the Philistines. Bethlehem was David's hometown where he grew up as a shepherd boy, but it was now occupied by enemy forces. The well by the gate was probably a familiar, cherished place from his youth that represented home and better times.
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