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2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:23

David’s Loss and Repentance · 2 Samuel 12:13–23
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Translations

Modern
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
Traditional
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
Literal
And he is dead. Why is this that I should fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, and he shall not return to me.”
Latin
Nunc autem quia mortuus est, quare jejunem? numquid potero revocare eum amplius? ego vadam magis ad eum: ille vero non revertetur ad me.

Original

Hebrew
English
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

Notes

2 Samuel 12:23

Can I bring him back again? I will go to him: The finality of his son’s death forced David to face his own mortality. At the same time, his words express confidence that life continues after death and that he would one day join his son.

2 Samuel 12:21–23

David mourned and fasted before his son died, hoping that God would remove the punishment.

2 Samuel 12:1–31

Chapter 12 expands on the final part of 2 Samuel 11:27.

Events

Glossary

Bathsheba David Hittites Joab King Kings, Books of First and Second Psalms, Book of Resurrection Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: David Afflictions and Adversities: Penitence in David Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation in David, at the Death of his Child Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Babies Going to Heaven Bereavement of his Child by Bath-Sheba Bereavement: Resignation In Children: Resignation Manifested at Loss of David: King of Israel: Death of his Infant Son (Born from Bath-Sheba) Death of the Righteous Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Infant Death Loved Ones in Heaven Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David Prayer: David Reincarnation Resignation: David Resignation: Exemplified