2 Samuel 23:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.

Be it far from me, O Lord, х chaaliylaah (H2486) liy (H3807a)] - Woe is me from Yahweh; God forbid [Septuagint, hileoos moi, kurie, Far be it from me, O Lord]. By no means (cf. Matthew 16:22).

2 Samuel 23:17

17 And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.