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But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the LORD. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the LORD. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and carried and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it. He poured it out to the LORD <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the three mighty men forced their way into the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and carried it and brought it to David. Yet he would not drink it, but poured it out as an offering to the LORD; <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD; <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD; <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water from the well of Bethlehem which was by the gate, and carried it and brought it to David. Nevertheless, he was not willing to drink it, but poured it out to Yahweh; <a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem by the gate, and carried and brought it to David. But he would not drink it, but poured it out [in worship] to the LORD. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So three of the warriors broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem. They brought it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So three of the warriors broke through the Philistine camp and drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem. They brought it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Three Warriors sneaked into the Philistine camp and got some water from the well near Bethlehem's gate. But after they brought the water back to David, he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as a sacrifice <a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the three fighting men burst into the Philistine camp and drew water from the well. They brought it to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out [as an offering] to the LORD and said, <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The three famous soldiers forced their way through the Philistine camp, drew some water from the well, and brought it back to David. But he would not drink it; instead he poured it out as an offering to the LORD <a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the Three elite warriors broke through the Philistine ranks, drew some water from the Bethlehem well that was next to the city gate, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out in the LORD's presence, <a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> So the three elite warriors broke through the Philistine forces and drew some water from the cistern in Bethlehem near the gate. They carried it back to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out as a drink offering to the LORD <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Three warriors broke through the army 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 he would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> The three mighty men broke through the army 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 he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the three mighty ones cleave through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water out of the well of Beth-Lehem, which [is] by the gate, and take [it] up, and bring [it] to David; and he was not willing to drink it, and pours it out to YHWH, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the three mighty ones cleave through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water out of the well of Beth-Lehem, which is by the gate, and take it up, and bring in unto David; and he was not willing to drink it, and poureth it out to Jehovah, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the three mighty will break forth through the camp of the rovers, and draw waters from the well of the House of Bread, which is in the gate, and they will lift up and bring to David: and he would not drink them, and he will pour them out to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the three valiant men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the cistern of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and brought it to David: but he would not drink, but offered it to the Lord, <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, the three valiant men burst into the encampment of the Philistines, and they drew water from the cistern of Bethlehem, which was beside the gate. And they brought it to David. Yet he was not willing to drink; instead, he poured it out to the Lord, <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Thereupon the three warriors broke through the encampment of the Philistines, drew water from the cistern by the gate of Bethlehem, and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it, and instead poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the three warriors broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it; he poured it out to the LORD,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So the three valiant men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the great well which is in the city of Beth-lehem, and took it and brought it to David; but he would not drink of it, but poured it out before the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And three warriors broke through the camp of the Philistines and filled up with the water from the great well that is in the city Bayth Lekhem, and they took and they brought to David and he was not willing to drink them, and he poured them out before LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David; but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well that was in Bethleem in the gate: and they took it, and brought it to David, and he would not drink it, but poured it out before the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-16.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7232" 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/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> …15David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” 16<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.">So the three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: hag·gib·bō·rîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1234.htm" title="1234: way·yiḇ·qə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cleave, break open or through. A primitive root; to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open.">broke</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">through the Philistine</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: bə·ma·ḥă·nêh (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">camp,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7579.htm" title="7579: way·yiš·’ă·ḇū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To draw (water). A primitive root; to bale up water.">drew</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ma·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water</a> <a href="/hebrew/877.htm" title="877: mib·bōr (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A cistern, pit, well. From ba'ar; a cistern.">from the well</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: baš·ša·‘ar (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">near the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yiś·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: le·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">of Bethlehem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇi·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and brought it</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">back to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.</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.">But he refused</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."></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/5258.htm" title="5258: way·yas·sêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast; by analogy, to anoint a king.">instead, he poured it out</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> 17saying, “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.…<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="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18</a> 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="/judges/7-6.htm">Judges 7:6</a> And the number of those who lapped the water with their hands to their mouths was three hundred men; all the others knelt to drink. <a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">1 Samuel 7:6</a> When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day they fasted, and there they confessed, “We have sinned against the LORD.” And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah. <a href="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a> He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” <a href="/1_samuel/26-15.htm">1 Samuel 26:15-16</a> So David said to Abner, “You are a man, aren’t you? And who in Israel is your equal? Why then did you not protect your lord the king when one of the people came to destroy him? / This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?” <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">2 Samuel 5:18-20</a> Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13-15</a> At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David 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. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” <a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5-8</a> Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">1 Chronicles 12:17-18</a> And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.” / Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. <a href="/psalms/110-7.htm">Psalm 110:7</a> He will drink from the brook by the road; therefore He will lift up His head. <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a> And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” <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/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a> Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the three mighty men broke 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 to the LORD.the three<a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9</a> And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:<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?<a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a> But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.poured it<a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Numbers 28:7</a> And the drink offering thereof shall be the fourth part of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy place shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD for a drink offering.<a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">1 Samuel 7:6</a> And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh.<a href="/lamentations/2-19.htm">Lamentations 2:19</a> Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-18.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Three</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-3.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-27.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-37.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a> 8. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of 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/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp The "three mighty men" refers to a select group of David's warriors known for their exceptional bravery and skill. These men were part of David's elite forces, often called the "Three" or "The Thirty," who performed extraordinary feats. The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during David's time, and their camp near Bethlehem indicates their control over the area. This act of breaking through the camp demonstrates the men's courage and loyalty to David, risking their lives to fulfill his expressed desire for water from Bethlehem.drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem Bethlehem, David's hometown, held significant personal and historical importance. The well near the gate was a familiar landmark, symbolizing David's longing for the comforts of home amidst the hardships of war. The act of drawing water from this well, despite the Philistine occupation, highlights the men's determination and the strategic importance of Bethlehem. This event also foreshadows the significance of Bethlehem in biblical prophecy, as the birthplace of Jesus Christ (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>).and brought it back to David The return journey with the water underscores the dedication and loyalty of the mighty men to David. Their willingness to risk their lives for a seemingly simple request illustrates the deep bond between David and his warriors. This act of devotion is reminiscent of the loyalty expected of followers of Christ, who are called to serve with selflessness and courage.But he refused to drink it David's refusal to drink the water is a profound moment of humility and reverence. Recognizing the sacrifice his men made, David sees the water as too precious for personal consumption. This decision reflects a leader's responsibility to honor the sacrifices of those who serve him, valuing their lives above his own desires.instead, he poured it out to the LORD Pouring the water out to the LORD is an act of worship and consecration. David offers the water as a libation, a common practice in ancient Israel to dedicate something valuable to God. This act signifies David's acknowledgment that the bravery and lives of his men are sacred, and it elevates their sacrifice to a spiritual level. It also prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who poured out His life for humanity (<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who expresses a longing for water from the well of Bethlehem, his hometown. 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 risk their lives to fulfill David's wish. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistine_camp.htm">Philistine Camp</a> The enemy encampment surrounding Bethlehem, representing a significant threat to Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> David's birthplace, symbolizing his deep personal connection and longing for home. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_well_of_bethlehem.htm">The Well of Bethlehem</a> The specific source of water David desires, representing both physical and spiritual refreshment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_sacrifice.htm">Loyalty and Sacrifice</a> The actions of the three mighty men demonstrate profound loyalty and willingness to sacrifice for their leader. This challenges us to consider our own commitment to serving others and God. <a href="/topical/d/desire_for_spiritual_refreshment.htm">Desire for Spiritual Refreshment</a> David's longing for water from Bethlehem can be seen as a metaphor for our spiritual thirst. We are reminded to seek the living water that only Christ can provide. <a href="/topical/o/offering_to_the_lord.htm">Offering to the Lord</a> David's refusal to drink the water and instead pour it out to the Lord teaches us about the importance of dedicating our most cherished desires and achievements to God as an act of worship. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> The mighty men's courage in breaking through enemy lines encourages us to face our own challenges with faith and determination, trusting in God's protection and provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_david's_'mighty_men'.htm">(2 Samuel 23) Is there any archaeological evidence confirming the exploits or the existence of David's 'mighty men'?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_water-fetching_story_credible.htm">(2 Samuel 23:13–17) How credible is the story of warriors breaking through enemy lines just to draw water and then pouring it out? </a> <a href="/q/how_many_did_david's_chief_kill_at_once.htm">The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Poured it out unto the Lord.--The brave act of the three heroes shows strikingly the personal power of David over his followers and the enthusiasm with which he inspired them. Yet, on the other hand, David would not suffer his own longing to be gratified by the hazard of men's lives. Taking the water, therefore, he "poured it out unto the Lord." The word is the technical term for the sacrificial libation, and David assimilated his act to a sacrifice by a solemn consecration of this dangerously won water to the Lord.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 16, 17. - Brake through the host (or, camp) of the Philistines. The Philistine camp was pitched in the valley of Rephaim, and to reach Bethlehem, which was more than twenty or twenty-five miles distant, these three heroes must pass close to the ground occupied by the enemy. The valley of Rephaim, in fact, extended from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, and, to guard their position, the Philistines held Bethlehem with a strong garrison. Of course the heroes would use every precaution; for to be discovered would be certain death. The story of their perils and presence of mind in danger, and hairbreadth escape, would be full of interest; but we are told only that they succeeded, and returned in safety, bearing their precious burden; but David would not drink, and poured it out unto Jehovah. The word is that used of a sacrificial libation; for David regarded it as holy, and consecrated to God, because it had been bought with blood - at the risk, that is, of the lives of these gallant men. Nothing is recorded in the romances of the Middle Ages, when knightly chivalry was at its height, more gallant and noble than the exploit of these men. And the very essence of its devotion lay in the fact that it was done to gratify a mere sick longing, and therefore out of pure love. Sick, no doubt, David was, and burning with fever; and even more depressed by the apparent hopelessness of his position. The exploit changed the course of his thoughts. What could he not do with such heroes! Though racked during their absence with anxiety and self-reproach, yet on their return he would be dispirited no longer, but filled with confidence. The words, "Shall I drink?" inserted in the Revised Version, have apparently dropped out of the text by accident. They are found in the parallel place in Chronicles, and in the Septuagint and Vulgate here. The Syriac has, "At the peril of their life's blood these men went." <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the three שְׁלֹ֨שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice mighty men הַגִּבֹּרִ֜ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> Powerful, warrior, tyrant broke וַיִּבְקְעוּ֩ (way·yiḇ·qə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1234.htm">Strong's 1234: </a> To cleave, to rend, break, rip, open through the Philistine פְלִשְׁתִּ֗ים (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia camp, בְּמַחֲנֵ֣ה (bə·ma·ḥă·nêh) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army drew וַיִּֽשְׁאֲבוּ־ (way·yiš·’ă·ḇū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7579.htm">Strong's 7579: </a> To bale up water water מַ֙יִם֙ (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> Water, juice, urine, semen from the well מִבֹּ֤אר (mib·bōr) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_877.htm">Strong's 877: </a> A cistern, pit, well near the gate בַּשַּׁ֔עַר (baš·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Bethlehem, לֶ֙חֶם֙ (le·ḥem) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun and brought [it] וַיָּבִ֣אוּ (way·yā·ḇi·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go back to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David. דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse But he refused וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to drink it; לִשְׁתּוֹתָ֔ם (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 instead, he poured it out וַיַּסֵּ֥ךְ (way·yas·sêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5258.htm">Strong's 5258: </a> To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king to the LORD, לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:16 The three mighty men broke through (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:17" /></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>