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1 Chronicles 11:17

1 Chronicles 11:17
And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!

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Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

David longed - See the notes on Sa2 23:15-17 (note).

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 11:10-47

We have here an account of David's worthies, the great men of his time that served him and were preferred by him. The…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

give me drinkof the water R.V. give me water to drink.

thatis at R.V. which is by (so Sam.).