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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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Serving the Son of David

Matthew Henry draws a powerful parallel between David's mighty men and Christians today. Just as these men served David, believers are called to serve the 'Son of David,' Jesus Christ. Faithfully serving Christ's kingdom is how we gain true, eternal honor, with our names recorded in a heavenly register far greater than any earthly record of fame.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:17

19th Century

Bishop

That is at (in) the gate! —No such well is now known. The so-called “David’s well” is half a mile north-east of t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:17

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…