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But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11.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 David refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the LORD. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.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 took it and brought it to David. But David would not drink it. He poured it out to the LORD <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a> So the three 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 David would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So the three 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; however, David would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD; <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> So the three 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 David would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD; <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So the three 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 David would not drink it, but poured it out to the LORD; <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the three 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, David was not willing to drink it, but poured it out to Yahweh; <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the three [mighty men] broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem which was next to the gate, and brought it to David. But David would not drink it; he poured it out to the LORD [as an offering]; <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Three 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/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Three 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/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the three 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 David would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah, <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Three Warriors sneaked through the Philistine camp and got some water from the well near Bethlehem's gate. They took it back to David, but he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured out the water as a sacrifice to the LORD <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the three 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 David would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD, <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the three burst into the Philistine camp and drew water from the cistern. They brought it to David, but he refused to drink it. He poured it out [as an offering] to the LORD <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/11.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/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the Three 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 David refused to drink it, poured it out in the LORD's presence, and <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/1_chronicles/11.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 city gate. They carried it back to David, but David refused to drink it. He poured it out as a drink offering to the LORD <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Three 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 David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the three 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 David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a> The three broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, took it, and brought it to David; but David would not drink any of it, but poured it out to Yahweh, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the three break through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water from the well of Beth-Lehem that [is] at the gate, and carry and bring [it] to David, and David has not been willing to drink it, and pours it out to YHWH, <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the three break through the camp of the Philistines, and draw water from the well of Beth-Lehem, that is at the gate, and bear and bring in unto David, and David hath not been willing to drink it, and poureth it out to Jehovah, <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the three will break forth into 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 David would not drink them, and he will pour them forth to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these three broke through the midst of the camp of the Philistines, and drew water out of the cistern of Bethlehem, which was in the gate, and brought it to David to drink: and he would not drink of it, but rather offered it to the Lord, <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, these three broke through to the midst of the camp of the Philistines, and they drew water from the well of Bethlehem, which was at the gate. And they took it to David, so that he might drink. But he was not willing; and instead, he offered it as a libation to the Lord, <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Thereupon the Three broke through the encampment of the Philistines, drew water from the cistern by the gate of Bethlehem, and carried it back to David. But David refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out to the LORD, <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the Three broke through the camp of the Philistines, and drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and they brought it to David. But David would not drink of it; he poured it out to the LORD,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as soon as three men heard it, they broke through the camp of the Philistines, and went and drew water out of the cistern of Bethlehem that was by the gate of the city, and took it and brought it to David; but David would not drink of it, but poured it out in the presence of the LORD, <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And at that moment the three men heard, and they tore through and they entered into the camp of the Philistines, and they went and filled up waters from the great well that is in Bayth Lekhem, in the gate of the city, and they took and they brought and they gave to David, and he chose not to drink them and he poured them out before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the three 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 David would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD, <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the three broke through the camp of the Philistines, and they drew water out of the well that was in Bethleem, which was in the gate, and they took it, and came to David: but David would not drink it, and poured it out to the Lord, and said, <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-18.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=3432" 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> …17David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” 18<a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: haš·šə·lō·šāh (Art:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">So the Three</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/953.htm" title="953: mib·bō·wr (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">from the well</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/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.">at 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: 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·wîḏ (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/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">But he</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.">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·nas·sêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-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> 19saying, “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.…<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/23-16.htm">2 Samuel 23:16</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="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15-17</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. / 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_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19</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="/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_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="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a> All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-11</a> When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a> Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ... <a href="/1_chronicles/21-18.htm">1 Chronicles 21:18-26</a> Then the angel of the LORD ordered Gad to tell David to go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / So David went up at the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the LORD. / Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. <a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-2</a> After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” <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/4-6.htm">John 4:6-7</a> Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. / When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the three 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: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD.brake<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="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a> Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.<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<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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-10.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-21.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-26.htm">Forcing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-8.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-5.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-15.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Water</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm">Water-Hole</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-3.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Forcing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-14.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Instead</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-26.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-7.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Refused</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">Three</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Water</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Water-Hole</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">Way</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>So the Three broke through the Philistine camp The "Three" refers to the three mighty warriors of David, known for their exceptional bravery and loyalty. This event occurs during a time when the Philistines, a perennial enemy of Israel, had encamped in Bethlehem, David's hometown. The act of breaking through the Philistine camp demonstrates not only the courage of these warriors but also their deep commitment to David. This reflects the broader biblical theme of loyalty and sacrifice, reminiscent of Jonathan's loyalty to David (<a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a>).drew water from the well at the gate of Bethlehem The well at Bethlehem's gate was significant, likely a central and well-known source of water for the town. Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," is also the birthplace of David and later Jesus Christ, making it a place of prophetic importance. The act of drawing water from this well symbolizes a connection to David's roots and heritage. In a spiritual sense, water often represents life and sustenance in the Bible, paralleling Jesus' offer of "living water" in <a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10</a>.and brought it back to David The journey back to David with the water signifies the completion of a perilous mission, underscoring the dedication of the Three to their leader. This act of bringing water can be seen as a type of offering, reflecting the biblical principle of giving one's best to God or a leader, as seen in the offerings described in Leviticus.But he refused to drink it David's refusal to drink the water is a profound act of reverence and humility. It shows his recognition of the sacrifice made by his men and his unwillingness to benefit from their risk. This mirrors the biblical theme of self-denial and the idea that true leadership involves putting others before oneself, as exemplified by Jesus in <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a>.instead, he poured it out to the LORD Pouring the water out to the LORD transforms the act into a libation, a type of offering. This gesture signifies David's acknowledgment that the bravery of his men and the water itself are gifts from God. It reflects the biblical practice of offering sacrifices to God as a sign of worship and gratitude, similar to the drink offerings described in <a href="/numbers/28-7.htm">Numbers 28:7</a>. This act can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, where His life is poured out for the salvation of 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 is in the stronghold and expresses a longing for water from the well of Bethlehem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_three_mighty_warriors.htm">The Three Mighty Warriors</a> These are part of David's elite group of 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, posing a significant threat to David and his men. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a> David's hometown, where the well is located. It holds sentimental value for David. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_well_near_the_gate_of_bethlehem.htm">The Well near the Gate of Bethlehem</a> The specific location from which the water is drawn, symbolizing David's deep connection to his roots and his longing for home.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_leadership.htm">Sacrificial Leadership</a> David's refusal to drink the water and instead pouring it out to the LORD demonstrates a leader's heart of sacrifice and reverence for God. Leaders should prioritize God's honor over personal desires. <a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_courage.htm">Loyalty and Courage</a> The actions of the three mighty warriors exemplify loyalty and courage. Believers are called to exhibit similar dedication and bravery in their service to God and others. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_worship.htm">Value of Worship</a> David's act of pouring out the water as an offering highlights the importance of worship and recognizing God's sovereignty in all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/l/longing_for_home.htm">Longing for Home</a> David's desire for water from Bethlehem reflects a deeper longing for spiritual fulfillment and connection with God, reminding believers of their eternal home in Christ. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_water.htm">Symbolism of Water</a> Water in Scripture often symbolizes life and refreshment. This passage encourages believers to seek spiritual nourishment from God, the source of living water.<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_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_psalm_63_9-10_events.htm">Psalm 63:9-10 depicts David's enemies meeting violent ends--where is historical or archeological evidence of such events?</a> <a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</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>(18) Brake through the host.--Not the main army, but the outpost in front of Bethlehem. There were heroes before Agamemnon, and there was chivalry before the Crusades.By the gate.--Heb., in.Poured it out.--As a libation or drink-offering. The technical term is used, as in <a href="/genesis/35-14.htm" title="And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.">Genesis 35:14</a>. An act of free sacrifice, done under a sudden impulse of thankfulness, and not according to any formal prescription of the Law.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - David... poured it out to the Lord. This was done after the nature of a libation (<a href="/1_samuel/7-6.htm">1 Samuel 7:6</a>; <a href="/judges/6-20.htm">Judges 6:20</a>; <a href="/exodus/30-9.htm">Exodus 30:9</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-14.htm">Genesis 35:14</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So the Three הַשְּׁלֹשָׁ֜ה (haš·šə·lō·šāh) Article | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> Three, third, thrice broke וַיִּבְקְע֨וּ (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 מִבּ֤וֹר (mib·bō·wr) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> A pit, cistern, well at 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. דָּוִ֑יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse But he דָוִיד֙ (ḏā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse refused וְלֹֽא־ (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 וַיְנַסֵּ֥ךְ (way·nas·sêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - 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, לַיהוָֽה׃ (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/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">1 Chronicles 11:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:18 The three broke through the army (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:19" /></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>