2 Samuel 23:15 Parallel Translations

When David became thirsty, he said, "I wish I could have a drink of water from the well at the city gate of Bethlehem."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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!

ASV:

And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!

BBE:

And David, moved by a strong desire, said, If only someone would give me a drink of water from the water-hole of Beth-lehem, by the doorway into the town!

DBY:

And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is in the gate!

ERV:

And David longed and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem which is by the gate!

JPS:

And David longed, and said: 'Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!'

WBS:

And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!

WEB:

David longed, and said, "Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!"

YLT:

and David longeth and saith, 'Who doth give me a drink of the water of the well of Beth-Lehem, which is by the gate?'

2 Samuel 23:15 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

23:15 And David {i} longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which [is] by the gate!
(i) Being overcome with weariness and thirst.

WES:

23:15 Said - Being hot and thirsty, he expresses how acceptable a draught of that water would be to him; but was far from desiring, or expecting that any of his men should hazard their lives to procure it.

MHC:

23:8-39 David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; with the water of that well he had often refreshed himself when a youth, and it was without due thought that he desired it. Were his valiant men so forward to expose themselves, upon the least hint of their prince's mind, and so eager to please him, and shall not we long to approve ourselves to our Lord Jesus, by ready compliance with his will, as shown us by his word, Spirit, and providence? But David poured out the water as a drink-offering to the Lord. Thus he would cross his own foolish fancy, and punish himself for indulging it, and show that he had sober thoughts to correct his rash ones, and knew how to deny himself. Did David look upon that water as very precious which was got at the hazard of these men's blood, and shall not we much more value those benefits for purchasing which our blessed Saviour shed his blood? Let all beware of neglecting so great salvation.

CONC:

Bethlehem Beth-lehem Craving David Desire Doorway Drink Gate Longed Longeth Longingly Moved O Oh Someone Strong Town Water-hole

Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Craving David Desire Doorway Drink Gate Longed Moved Someone Strong Water Water-Hole

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