2 Samuel 23:16 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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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 (k) poured it out unto the LORD.

(k) Bridling his affection, and also desiring God not to be offended for that rash enterprise.

2 Samuel 23:16

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.