2 Samuel 23:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

David said, ‘Lord, I would never do such a thing! Is this not the blood of men who risked their lives? ’ So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors.

Cross References

Leviticus 17:10

‘Anyone from the house of Israel or from the foreigners who reside among them who eats any blood,  I will turn  against that person who eats blood and cut him off from his people.

1 Corinthians 15:30

Why are we in danger every hour?

Mark 14:24

He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant,   , which is poured out   for many.

Matthew 26:28

For this is my blood of the covenant,   which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord is my witness, I will never give my ancestors’ inheritance  to you.’

2 Samuel 20:20

Joab protested: ‘Never! I would never devour or demolish!

1 Samuel 26:11

However, as the Lord is my witness, I will never lift my hand against the Lord’s anointed.  Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.’

1 Samuel 2:30

‘Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel: “I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me for ever.  But now,” this is the Lord’s declaration, “no longer! For those who honour me I will honour,  but those who despise me will be disgraced.

Judges 5:18

The people of Zebulun defied death, Naphtali also, on the heights of the battlefield.

Genesis 44:17

Then Joseph said, ‘I swear that I will not do this. The man in whose possession the cup was found will be my slave. The rest of you can go in peace to your father.’

Genesis 9:4

However, you must not eat meat with its lifeblood in it.

1 Chronicles 11:19

David said, ‘I would never do such a thing in the presence of my God! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives? ’ For they brought it at the risk of their lives. So he would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three warriors.