II Samuel 23:16
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
David spoke his final prophetic words, describing the righteous ruler as like the light of morning, and the chapter lists the exploits and names of his mighty men, including the three who broke through Philistine lines to bring him water. These warriors' loyalty and valor are recorded as a lasting testimony to David's reign.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Samuel 23:9I Samuel 19:5Acts 20:24Romans 5:7II Corinthians 5:14Numbers 28:7I Samuel 7:6Lamentations 2:19Philippians 2:17
Related verses (shared words)
I Chronicles 11:18Nehemiah 12:39Ezekiel 46:9II Kings 4:26Ezekiel 40:23Ezekiel 46:2