1 Chronicles 11:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 11:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 11:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the ga..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 11:18 — KJV
“And the three 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: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD,”
— 1 Chronicles 11:18 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 11:18 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 11:18
“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 11:18: three, brake, through
“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 11:18: water, well, bethlehem
“And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:18: through, gate, took
“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 11:18: drew, water, well
“Let us pass, I pray thee, through thy country: we will not pass through the fields, or through the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the king's high way, we will not turn to the right hand nor to the left, until we have passed thy borders.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 11:18: through, water, well
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