1 Chronicles 11:17

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

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 11:17

BSB
David longed for water and said, "Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!"
AKJV
And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!
CPDV
And then David desired and said, "O if only someone would give me water from the well of Bethlehem, which is at 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!
NHEB
And David had a craving and said, "Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate."
SMT
And David will long, and say, Who will give me to drink from the water from the well of the house of bread, which is in the gate?

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 11:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 11:17
Summary
David expresses longing for familiar water source
Place
Bethlehem
Event
Expression of desire
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative