2 Samuel 23:15

“And Dauid longed, and said, Oh that one would giue mee drinke of the water of the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate.”

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Other Translations for 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!
- King James Version

David had a craving and said, "Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate!"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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!
- American Standard Version (1901)

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!
- Basic English Bible

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!
- Darby Bible

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!
- Webster's Bible

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

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?'
- Youngs Literal Bible

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!'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:15

Wesley's Notes for 2 Samuel 23:15

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.


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