2 Samuel 23:15

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!

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 23:15

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, which is by the gate!

CPDV

Then David desired, and he said, "If only someone would give me a drink of the water from the cistern, which is in Bethlehem beside 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 desire and say, Who will give me to drink waters from the well of the House of Bread, which is in the gate?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 23:15

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine longedH183VerbandsaidH559VerbOhthatonewouldgivemedrinkH8248VerbofthewaterH4325Noun MasculineofthewellH953Noun MasculineofBeth-lehemH1035Proper Name LocationwhichisbythegateH8179Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 23:15

Summary

David craves water from his hometown well.

Place

Bethlehem

Event

Request expressed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC