And the three mighty men 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: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
So the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine army and drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the city gate. They took it and brought it to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the LORD.
David's three greatest warriors risked their lives to get him water from his hometown well, but David honored God by pouring it out rather than drinking it, recognizing their sacrifice was too precious to consume casually.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during David's time as a fugitive when the Philistines occupied Bethlehem, his hometown. David was hiding in a stronghold, likely the cave of Adullam, and had expressed a longing for water from the well he remembered from his youth. The three mighty men were David's elite warriors who had proven their loyalty and courage in many battles.
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