1 Chronicles 11:17

KJV

And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Beth–lehem, that is at the gate!

— 1 Chronicles 11:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Chronicles Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. All Israel comes to David at Hebron and anoints him king; they capture Jerusalem from the Jebusites, making it the City of David. Joab leads the assault and becomes commander-in-chief. The three greatest of David's mighty men are celebrated: Jashobeam, …

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Other Translations

ASV

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!

YLT

and David longeth, and saith, `Who doth give me to drink water from the well of Beth-Lehem, that <FI>is<Fi> at the gate!'

BBE

And David, moved by a strong desire, said, If only someone would give me a drink of the water from the water-hole of Beth-lehem by the doorway into the town!

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