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2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:6

Nathan Rebukes David · 2 Samuel 12:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”
Traditional
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Literal
And for the lamb he shall restore fourfold, on account that he did this thing, and because he pitied not.”
Latin
Ovem reddet in quadruplum, eo quod fecerit verbum istud, et non pepercerit.

Original

Hebrew
English
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

Notes

2 Samuel 12:5–6

The rich man of the parable did not deserve to die according to the law; instead, he must repay four lambs (compare Exodus 22:1). Interestingly, David later lost four of his sons:

2 Samuel 12:1–31

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

Events

Parallels

Psalm 51:1–19

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Expostulate with Rulers: Nathan with David Christian Minister: Faithful: Nathan David: King of Israel is Rebuked by the Prophet Nathan Nathan: A Prophet in the Time of David: Reproves David for his Adultery with Bath-Sheba and his Murder of Uriah Parables of the Lamb Prophets: Frequently Spoke in Parables and Riddles Reproof: Faithfulness in Nathan, of David Self-Condemnation: David The Poor: Oppression of-Illustrated