^{14 Ref} David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

^{15 Ref} David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!

^{16 Ref} The three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh.

^{17 Ref} He said, Be it far from me, Yahweh, that I should do this: [shall I drink] the blood of the men who went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.