2 Samuel 23:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!”
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Read Full Chapter →David voices a longing aloud: that someone would bring him a drink from the well of Bethlehem by the gate.
What Does 2 Samuel 23:15 Mean?
From his stronghold David speaks a wish more from the heart than a command. He remembers the well by the gate of Bethlehem and longs for its water, a thirst as much for home as for refreshment. The well lies behind enemy lines.
It is a tender, human moment in the life of a great warrior. Longing for home, for what is familiar and dear, is no weakness. David simply names his desire aloud, not ordering anyone to act. What follows will show how costly love responds to even an unspoken wish.
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What does 2 Samuel 23:15 mean?
David voices a longing aloud: that someone would bring him a drink from the well of Bethlehem by the gate.