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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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A Deeper Thirst?
While David's request was for literal water from a specific well in his hometown, some commentators, noted by John Gill, see a deeper meaning. They suggest his physical thirst could symbolize a spiritual longing for God's law or even a messianic desire for the 'living water' of the Savior who would be born in Bethlehem.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
The well of Bethlehem. —There are now no wells of living water at Bethlehem itself, the town being supplied by an aqueduct. Robins…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And David longed, and said It being harvest time, the summer season, and hot weather, and he thirsty:
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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 …
