2 Samuel 23:17-19

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁷ David said, “Lord, I cannot drink this water. It would be like drinking the blood of the men who risked their lives for me.” This is why David refused to drink the water. The Three Heroes did many brave things like that.

Other Brave Soldiers

¹⁸ Abishai was the brother of Joab son of Zeruiah. Abishai was the leader of the Three Heroes. He used his spear against 300 enemies and killed them. He became as famous as the Three. ¹⁹ Abishai was as famous as the Three Heroes. He became their leader, even though he was not one of them.