Bible Commentary

Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed [himself], and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshiped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat. 20. washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:20”

But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. And when David saw that his servants whispered,…. For they said the above to one another with a low voice, that he might not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:19”

And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:18”

And the elders of his house arose, [and went] to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them. 17. the elders of his house ] His oldest and most confidential servants. Cp. Gen 24:2; Gen 50:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:17”

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. 16. besought God for the child ] Such a prayer was not presumptuous, for God’s threatenings like his promises are conditional. See Isa 38:1 ff.; Jon 3:7-10. fasted ] Cp. Neh 1:4; Est 4:16; Dan … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:16”

And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore unto David, and it was very sick. 15 23. The Death of the Child 15. strake ] An archaism for struck. Cp. ch. 2Sa 20:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The Lord struck the child with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:15”

Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also [that is] born unto thee shall surely die. 14. thou hast given great occasion, &c.] The enemies of Jehovah would mock and blaspheme Him, when they saw His chosen representative, the King of Israel, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:14”

And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. 13. I have sinned against the Lord] True confession needs but few words. Cp. Luk 18:13. There is no attempt to excuse or palliate the sin. Saul … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:13”

For thou didst [it] secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun. I will do this thing, i.e. I will execute this judgment. This God did by inclining Davids heart to leave his concubines to keep his house, and so to come into Absaloms power; by giving up Ahithophel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:12”

Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give [them] unto thy neighbor, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun. 11. I will take thy wives ] See ch. 2Sa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 12:11”