2 Samuel 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!”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And David longed, and said,.... It being harvest time, the summer season, and hot weather, and he thirsty:
oh, that…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A cistern of deep, clear, cool water, is called by the monks, David’s Well, about three-quarters of a mile to the north…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The water of the well of Bethlehem - This was David's city, and he knew the excellence of the water which was there; and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the well of Beth-lehem The traditional "David's well" is half a mile N.N.E. of Beth-lehem. Ritter (Geogr. of Pal.III.…
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