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18 The three warriors broke through the Philistine camp in the valley of Rephaim, drew water from the well of Bethlehem near the gate, and took it to David. In spite of his thirst, David would not drink it. Instead he poured it out as an offering to the Eternal One.

David: 19 How could I drink this water with God watching me? I could not drink the blood of my three strong warriors who risked their lives to bring it to me, so I will not benefit from their sacrifice.

20 Abshai, Joab’s brother and leader of these 30,[a] slaughtered 300 men in one battle with his spear and made a notable name for himself.

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  1. 11:20 Syriac and Hebrew read, “three.”

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