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David stands thoughtfully beside a rocky stronghold overlooking a valley.
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1 Chronicles 11:17

David longs for Bethlehem’s water

David at Hebron, Zion, and His Mighty Men · 1 Chronicles 11

Story guide: David longs for water from Bethlehem’s well beside the gate. His quiet stronghold portrait gives context to the longing before the men’s journey.

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17And David longed and said, “Who will give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate?”

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