1 Chronicles 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:17 — KJV
“And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!”
— 1 Chronicles 11:17 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 11:17
“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!”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:17: david, longed, one
“And the three mighty men brake 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: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:17: david, would, drink
“Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:17: give, drink, water
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:17: one, drink, water
“And when he hath made her to drink the water, then it shall come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse among her people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:17: one, drink, water
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