2 Samuel 23:17

New Century Version

saying, “May the Lord keep me from drinking this water! It would be like drinking the blood of the men who risked their lives!” So David refused to drink it. These were the brave things that the three warriors did.

Cross References

Genesis 44:17

But Joseph said, “I will not make you all slaves! Only the man who stole the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may go back safely to your father.”

Genesis 9:4

But you must not eat meat that still has blood in it, because blood gives life.

2 Samuel 20:20

Joab answered, “I would prefer not to destroy or ruin anything!

1 Kings 21:3

Naboth answered, “May the Lord keep me from ever giving my land to you. It belongs to my family.”

1 Chronicles 11:19

saying, “May God keep me from drinking this water! It would be like drinking the blood of the men who risked their lives to bring it to me!” So David refused to drink it. These were the brave things that the three warriors did.

Psalm 72:14

He will save them from cruel people who try to hurt them, because their lives are precious to him.

Leviticus 17:10

“ ‘I will be against any citizen of Israel or foreigner living with you who eats blood. I will cut off that person from the people.

Matthew 26:28

This is my blood which is the new agreement that God makes with his people. This blood is poured out for many to forgive their sins.

Mark 14:24

Then Jesus said, “This is my blood which is the newagreement that God makes with his people. This blood is poured out for many.

1 Corinthians 15:30

And what about us? Why do we put ourselves in danger every hour?

Judges 5:18

But the people of Zebulun risked their lives, as did the people of Naphtali on the battlefield.

1 Samuel 2:30

“So the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I promised that your family and your ancestor’s family would serve me always.’ But now the Lord says: ‘This must stop! I will honor those who honor me, but I will dishonor those who ignore me.

1 Samuel 26:11

But may the Lord keep me from harming his appointed king! Take the spear and water jug that are near Saul’s head. Then let’s go.”