1 CHRONICLES 11:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!”
The narrative account of the three mighty men breaking through the Philistine lines to bring water to David demonstrates the extraordinary loyalty of the warriors and their willingness to risk death for their king's desires. The reference to breaking through Philistine lines indicates the military danger involved in obtaining the water and demonstrates the heroic nature of the warriors' action. The narrative indicates the depth of the warriors' loyalty to David and their acceptance of great personal risk. The account demonstrates the personal bonds between David and his warriors and their commitment to his well-being. The narrative illustrates the intensity of the warrior culture and the loyalty that bound the warriors to the king.
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