saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
David's greatness rests not on his hosts but on the Lord of hosts. These mighty men strengthened him, yes, but God inclined their hearts to him; in serving David's kingdom they secured their own interest, for what we do to uphold Christ's kingdom we gain by eternally.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
These chiefs held strongly with David to make him king. The historian names them here deliberately, right after David's election and Jerusalem's conquest, to show us that his rise depended on their loyalty and martial skill.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47
And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with [the jeopardy of] their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. (e) That is, this water, for which they risked their lives.