So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem by the gate, took it and brought it to David. However, he would not drink it but poured it out to Adonai
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - Tree of Life Version Though a man might overpower one, two can stand against him. Moreover a threefold cord cannot be quickly broken. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken. American Standard Version (1901) And if a man prevail against him that is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Common English Bible Also, one can be overpowered, but two together can put up resistance. A three-ply cord doesn’t easily snap. Catholic Public Domain Version And if a man can prevail against one, two may withstand him, and a threefold cord is broken with difficulty. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if a man prevail against one, two shall withstand him: a threefold cord is not easily broken. |
So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem by the gate, took it and brought it to David. However, he would not drink it but poured it out to Adonai
He was most honorable among the Thirty, but he attained not to the first Three. So David set him over his guard.
Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodo son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle. The men of Israel retreated,
Furthermore, if two lie together, then they will be warm. But how can one keep warm alone?
Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.
making every effort to keep the unity of the Ruach in the bond of shalom.