Reading for June 13th

Read 2 Samuel 23.8-18
In 23.8-39: David's heroes.
In verses 8-12: Nothing more is known about the three greatest warriors in David's army besides what is reported here.
In verses 13-17: The story in these verses is not about the three warriors just listed but about three anonymous members of the honor guard of the thirty.
At the beginning of the harvest (v. 13) the weather was hot and dry, which is why David became thirsty.
the stronghold (v. 14) was the fortress at Adullam.
Since a garrison of Philistines was then at Bethlehem, this must have been early in David's reign.
Bethlehem was David's hometown, which accounts for his fond remembrance of the water there.
In verses 16-17:  Pouring out the water was a way of honoring the three men.
Water is often poured out as a libation or sacrifice to God.
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