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Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> “God forbid that I should drink this!” he exclaimed. “This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me.” So David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> and said, “Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said, “Far be it from me, O my God, that I should do this! Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. These things were done by the three mighty men. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he said, “Far be it from me before my God that I would do this. Shall I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? For they brought it at the risk of their lives.” Therefore he would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he said, &#8220Be it far from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.&#8221 Therefore he would not drink it. These things the three mighty men did. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he said, “Be it far from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. These things the three mighty men did. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he said, “Be it far from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he was not willing to drink it. These things the three mighty men did. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he said, “Far be it from me before my God that I would do this thing! Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy? For they brought it at the risk of their lives.” So he would not drink it. These things the three mighty men did. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David said, “I would never do such a thing in the presence of my God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives? ” For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David said, &#8220I would never do such a thing in the presence of God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?&#8221 For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> and said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and said, "Drinking this water would be like drinking the blood of these men who risked their lives to get it for me." The Three Warriors did these brave deeds. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> and said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and said, "It's unthinkable that I would do this, God. Should I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives? They had to risk their lives to get this water." So he refused to drink it. These are the things which the three fighting men did. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said, "I could never drink this! It would be like drinking the blood of these men who risked their lives!" So he refused to drink it. These were the brave deeds of the three famous soldiers. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> said in response, "May God forbid me to do this! I won't drink the blood of these men, will I? After all, they risked their lives to bring it to me." That's why he wouldn't drink it. The Three Warriors did these things. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> saying, ?Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?? Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a> and said, "God forbid that I should do this! Should I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?" Because they risked their lives to bring it to him, he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three elite warriors. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and said, "Far be it from me before my God, that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy?" For they risked their lives to bring it. Therefore he would not drink it. The Three warriors did these things. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> and said, “My God forbid me, that I should do this! Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy?” For they risked their lives to bring it. Therefore he would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and says, “Far be it from me, by my God, to do this; do I drink the blood of these men with their lives? For with their lives they have brought it”; and he was not willing to drink it; these [things] the three mighty ones did. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and saith, 'Far be it from me, by my God, to do this; the blood of these men do I drink with their lives? for with their lives they have brought it;' and he was not willing to drink it; these things did the three mighty ones. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Far be it to me from my God from doing this: shall I drink the blood of these men with their souls? for with their souls they brought them. And he would not drink them. These did the three strong ones.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Saying: God forbid that I should do this in the sight of my God, and should drink the blood of these men: for with the danger of their lives they have brought me the water. And therefore he would not drink. These things did the three most valiant. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> saying: “Far be it from me, that I would do this in the sight of my God, and that I would drink the blood of these men. For at the peril of their own lives, they brought the water to me.” And for this reason, he was not willing to drink. The three most powerful accomplished these things. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> saying, “God forbid that I should do such a thing! Could I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” So he refused to drink it. Such deeds as these the Three warriors performed. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and said, “My God forbid that I should do this. Can I drink the blood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. The three warriors did these things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And said, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing in the presence of my God; for these men went forth with the jeopardy of their lives. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three valiant men. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said: “God forbid me from LORD JEHOVAH that I would do this before my God! These men went out, they went by the blood of their throats!” And he was not willing to drink them. These things the three men did.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and said: 'My God forbid it me, that I should do this; shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it.' Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> God forbid that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men with their lives? for with the peril of their lives they brought it. So he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3445" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> …18So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, 19<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2486.htm" title="2486: ḥā·lî·lāh (Interjection:: 3fs) -- Far be it! Or chalilah; a directive from chalal; literal for a profaned thing; used Far be it!">“Far be it</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">from me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: mê·’ĕ·lō·hay (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to do</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this!</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: ’eš·teh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">How can I drink</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: hă·ḏam (Art:: N-msc) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">the blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">of these</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ḇə·nap̄·šō·w·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">who risked their lives?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hĕ·ḇî·’ūm (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">they had brought it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ḇə·nap̄·šō·w·ṯām (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">at the risk of their lives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/14.htm" title="14: ’ā·ḇāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be willing, to consent. A primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. to be acquiescent.">David refused</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: liš·tō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">to drink it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">Such</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">were the exploits</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">of the three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: hag·gib·bō·w·rîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men.</a> 20Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he lifted his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">2 Samuel 23:17</a> saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">2 Samuel 23:15-16</a> David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” / So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">1 Chronicles 11:17-18</a> David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” / So the Three broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15-16</a> Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-21</a> Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Mark 14:36</a> “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.” <a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a> “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-8</a> Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7-8</a> During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. / Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. <a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">1 Samuel 26:11</a> But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-6.htm">1 Samuel 24:6</a> So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10</a> Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.My God<a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">2 Samuel 23:17</a> And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.<a href="/1_kings/21-3.htm">1 Kings 21:3</a> And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.<a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Romans 6:1,2</a> What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? … shall I<a href="/leviticus/17-10.htm">Leviticus 17:10</a> And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.<a href="/job/31-31.htm">Job 31:31</a> If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.<a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Psalm 72:14</a> He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.<a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4</a> Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.in jeopardy<a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a> Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.<a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Judges 9:17</a> (For my father fought for you, and adventured his life far, and delivered you out of the hand of Midian:<a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a> For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?These<a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Exploits</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-3.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Jeopardy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-34.htm">Lifeblood</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-35.htm">Mightiest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Risk</a> <a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Risked</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-4.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/job/11-19.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Exploits</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Far</a> <a href="/job/27-5.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Jeopardy</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Lifeblood</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-30.htm">Mightiest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-9.htm">Risk</a> <a href="/acts/15-26.htm">Risked</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">War</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Willing</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a> 4. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a> 10. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! David's response reflects his deep reverence for God and his understanding of the sanctity of life. This phrase indicates a strong moral conviction, showing David's awareness of the gravity of the actions taken by his men. It echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">2 Samuel 23:17</a>, where David also refuses to drink water obtained at great risk, demonstrating his humility and respect for the sacrifices of others.How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” The phrase "drink the blood" is a metaphorical expression, emphasizing the value of the lives of the men who obtained the water. In ancient Near Eastern culture, blood symbolized life (<a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a>), and David's refusal to drink the water equates to a refusal to benefit from the potential loss of life. This highlights the sacrificial nature of the act and David's recognition of the men's bravery and loyalty.Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, This phrase underscores the perilous nature of the mission undertaken by David's men. The historical context involves the Philistine occupation of Bethlehem, making the retrieval of water a dangerous task. The loyalty and courage of these men are reminiscent of the dedication seen in other biblical figures who risked their lives for God's purposes, such as Esther (<a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a>).David refused to drink it. David's refusal is an act of honor and respect, acknowledging the extreme risk his men took. This decision reflects his leadership qualities and his ability to value the lives of his followers over personal desires. It also serves as a type of Christ, who would later sacrifice Himself for others, valuing their lives above His own (<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>).Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. The "three mighty men" refers to a group of elite warriors who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty to David. Their exploits are detailed in the surrounding passages, highlighting their significant role in David's military successes. This phrase serves to commemorate their heroism and dedication, drawing parallels to the valor and faithfulness expected of believers in spiritual warfare (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his leadership qualities. In this passage, he demonstrates reverence and respect for the sacrifices of his men. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_three_mighty_men.htm">The Three Mighty Men</a> A group of David's elite warriors known for their bravery and loyalty. They risked their lives to bring water to David from Bethlehem. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> The birthplace of David and later Jesus Christ. It was under Philistine control at the time, making the act of retrieving water from there a dangerous mission. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, occupying Bethlehem at the time of this event, which added to the danger faced by David's men. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_well_of_bethlehem.htm">The Well of Bethlehem</a> The specific location from which the mighty men drew water, symbolizing their loyalty and courage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_sacrifice.htm">Reverence for Sacrifice</a> David's refusal to drink the water shows a deep respect for the sacrifices made by others. We should honor and value the sacrifices others make for us. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_integrity.htm">Leadership and Integrity</a> David's decision reflects his integrity and leadership. True leaders prioritize the well-being and honor of their followers over personal desires. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_offerings.htm">Symbolism of Offerings</a> David's act of pouring out the water as an offering to God symbolizes giving back to God what is most precious, acknowledging His sovereignty. <a href="/topical/c/courage_and_loyalty.htm">Courage and Loyalty</a> The actions of the mighty men demonstrate the importance of courage and loyalty in service to others, especially in the face of danger. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_commands.htm">Understanding God's Commands</a> David's reference to the water as "blood" highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to God's commands, as seen in the prohibition against consuming blood.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a> <a href="/q/could_3_men_breach_philistine_lines_for_water.htm">In 1 Chronicles 11:15–19, is it plausible that three men could breach heavily guarded Philistine territory just to draw water for David? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Shall I drink the blood of these men?--Literally, the blood of these men should I drink in their lives (souls)?Their lives appears to be spurious here, as it occurs again immediately, and is read only once in Samuel. David regards the water as blood: it had been obtained at the hazard of life, and "the life is the blood" (<a href="/genesis/9-4.htm" title="But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall you not eat.">Genesis 9:4</a>). The question in Samuel runs: "The blood of the men who went in (= at the risk of) their lives?" The verb seems to have fallen out by accident.For with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it.--Literally, in their lives. This remark is not found in Samuel, and looks like an explanation of the words, "shall I drink the blood of these men?"These things did these three mightiest.--Rather, these things did the three mighty men (or, warriors). The Hebrew text of this narrative presents only a few verbal differences from <a href="/context/2_samuel/23-13.htm" title="And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.">2Samuel 23:13-17</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - My God forbid it me. Compare the Hebrew of this with that of the expression in the parallel (<a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">2 Samuel 23:17</a>), where יְהוָה is found in the place of our מֵךאלֹהַי. It is probable that the preposition nieni is lost from before "Jehovah." Shall I drink the blood, etc.? i.e. the water which has been obtained at the imminent peril of the life of these three brave men (comp. <a href="/genesis/4-10.htm">Genesis 4:10, 11</a>; <a href="/genesis/9-4.htm">Genesis 9:4-6</a>; <a href="/john/6-53.htm">John 6:53, 54</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>saying, וַיֹּ֡אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Far be it חָלִילָה֩ (ḥā·lî·lāh) Interjection | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2486.htm">Strong's 2486: </a> For, a profaned thing, far be it! from me, לִּ֨י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> my God, מֵאֱלֹהַ֜י (mê·’ĕ·lō·hay) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to do מֵעֲשׂ֣וֹת (mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this! זֹ֗את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, How can I drink אֶשְׁתֶּ֤ה (’eš·teh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe the blood הֲדַ֣ם (hă·ḏam) Article | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed of these הָאֵ֨לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those men הָאֲנָשִׁים֩ (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> Man, mankind who risked their lives?” בְנַפְשׁוֹתָם֙ (ḇə·nap̄·šō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they had brought it הֱבִיא֔וּם (hĕ·ḇî·’ūm) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go at the risk of their lives, בְנַפְשׁוֹתָ֣ם (ḇə·nap̄·šō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion [David] refused אָבָ֖ה (’ā·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_14.htm">Strong's 14: </a> To breathe after, to be acquiescent to drink it. לִשְׁתּוֹתָ֑ם (liš·tō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe Such אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those were the exploits עָשׂ֔וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make of the three שְׁלֹ֖שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice mighty men. הַגִּבּוֹרִֽים׃ (hag·gib·bō·w·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:19 And said My God forbid it me (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>