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The Water as Blood
Commentators explain that David's refusal to drink the water was a profound symbolic act. Because his men risked their lives to get it, he equated the water with their very blood. Scholars note this reflects the Old Testament principle that life is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). David valued his men's lives far more than satisfying his own thirst.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:17
18th Century
Theologian
This is better understood by comparing it to 1 Chronicles 11:19.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:17
19th Century
Bishop
Is not this the blood ...? —The Hebrew here is simply an interrogative exclamation, the blood of the men? but in…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:17
17th Century
Pastor
And he said, be it far from me, O Lord, that one should do
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Drink of the water th…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 23:8–39
17th Century
Minister
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 …