2 Samuel 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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines,.... Which lay in the valley of Rephaim, between the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Brake through the host - Their camp was pitched in the valley of Rephaim 2Sa 23:13; 1Ch 11:15. It follows from this that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Poured it out unto the Lord - To make libations, both of water and wine, was a frequent custom among the heathens. We…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
brake through the host of the Philistines A striking proof of the enthusiasm which David inspired in his followers, and…
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