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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!

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A cistern of deep, clear, cool water, located about three-quarters of a mile north of Bethlehem, is called David’s Well by the monks. It is possibl…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The well of Bethlehem. —There are now no wells of living water at Bethlehem itself, the town being supplied by an aqueduct. Robins…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And David longed, and said
It being harvest time, the summer season, and hot weather, and he thirsty:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …

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