2 Samuel 23:13-17 ESV

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 23:15

2 Samuel 23:15And David longed, and said, Oh, that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem. Craving to enjoy a past comforterThe scene in this chapter was one of the remarkable events in David’s life. While hiding in the cave he saw from its rocky cliffs, across the green landscape, the place of the dear, familiar well whose cooling beverage had often quenched his parched lips when a youth. The picture so revived cravings of his heart that he gave expression to the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 23:16-17

2 Samuel 23:16-17Nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out before the Lord.The sacredness of lifeThis event is probably to be referred to the time which immediately succeeded David’s accession to the throne over an undivided people. (2 Samuel 5:3; 2 Samuel 5:17.)I. The sacredness of life. To the Hebrew the blood was the vital principle (Genesis 4:4.) Hence it was not to be eaten. Even the blood of a hunted animal or bird was to be reverently covered with dust (Leviticus 17:13.)... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:13

2Sa 23:13 And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim. Ver. 13. And three of the thirty chief. ] Or, The three captains over the thirty; viz., those three afore mentioned. In the valley of Rephaim. ] About the beginning of David’s reign. 2Sa 5:17-18 read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:14

2Sa 23:14 And David [was] then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines [was] then [in] Bethlehem. Ver. 14. In an hold. ] In the cave of Adullam. 2Sa 23:13 And the garrison of the Philistines, &c. ] This difficulty did but edge and whet on those heroic spirits to venture. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:15

2Sa 23:15 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which [is] by the gate! Ver. 15. Oh that one would give me drink of the water, ] q.d., If wishing were anything, I had as lief as any good, &c. Id certe mallem, quam multum argenti accipere. a He had like longings after God. Psalms 42:1-2 ; Psalms 119:5 ; Psa 119:20 a Joseph. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:16

2Sa 23:16 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. Ver. 16. Nevertheless he would not drink thereof. ] Accounting it too dear a draught for himself, he poured it out unto the Lord, out of a religious respect; and this put a difference betwixt this act of David’s, and the like done by... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:17

2Sa 23:17 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. Ver. 17. Is not this the blood of the men? ] So, say we; Is not this the blood of the souls of our servants whom we keep from the ordinances, for our pleasure? It is reported of Dr Chatterton, master of Emmanuel College, that he was married fifty-three years, and yet in all... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:13

three: etc. or, the three captains over the thirty, 1 Chronicles 11:15-Psalms :, Shalishim, "captains," should most probably be read, instead of shaloshim̀ thirty shalishim, as it is in 2 Samuel 23:8, and Exodus 14:7; where LXX render פסיףפבפבע, which Jerome (on Ezekiel 33:1-Micah :) says "among the Greeks is the name of the second rank after the royal dignity." the cave: Joshua 12:15, Joshua 15:35, 1 Samuel 22:1, Micah 1:15 the valley: 2 Samuel 5:18, 2 Samuel 5:22, 1 Chronicles 11:15, 1... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:14

an hold: 1 Samuel 22:1, 1 Samuel 22:4, 1 Samuel 22:5, 1 Samuel 24:22, 1 Chronicles 12:16 garrison: 1 Samuel 10:5, 1 Samuel 13:4, 1 Samuel 13:23, 1 Samuel 14:1, 1 Samuel 14:6 Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 13:3 - the garrison 2 Samuel 5:17 - the hold 2 Samuel 8:6 - garrisons 1 Chronicles 18:13 - garrisons Romans 5:7 - some read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:15

longed: Numbers 11:4, Numbers 11:5, Psalms 42:1, Psalms 42:2, Psalms 63:1, Psalms 119:81, Isaiah 41:17, Isaiah 44:3, John 4:10, John 4:14, John 7:37 Bethlehem: Bethlehem signifies the "house of bread," and the place was likewise noted for excellent water. There Christ was born, who is the "bread of life," and who also gives us the "water of life." "The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." John 4:14 Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 12:20 - I... read more

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 23:15

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 23:16-17

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:13

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:14

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:15

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:16

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:13

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:14

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 23:15

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