Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. New Living Translation After Nathan returned to his home, the LORD sent a deadly illness to the child of David and Uriah’s wife. English Standard Version Then Nathan went to his house. And the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he became sick. Berean Standard Bible After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. King James Bible And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. New King James Version Then Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and it became ill. New American Standard Bible Then Nathan went to his house. Later the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, so that he was very sick. NASB 1995 So Nathan went to his house. Then the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, so that he was very sick. NASB 1977 So Nathan went to his house. Legacy Standard Bible And Nathan went to his house. Then Yahweh smote the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, so that he was very sick. Amplified Bible Then Nathan went [back] to his home. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, and he was very sick. Christian Standard Bible Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the baby that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became deathly ill. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the baby that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. American Standard Version And Nathan departed unto his house. And Jehovah struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. Contemporary English Version Then Nathan went back home. The LORD made David's young son very sick. English Revised Version And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife had given birth to for David so that the child became sick. Good News Translation Then Nathan went home. The LORD caused the child that Uriah's wife had borne to David to become very sick. International Standard Version Then Nathan went home. After this, the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah's wife had born to David, and the child became very ill. Majority Standard Bible After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah?s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. NET Bible Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill. New Heart English Bible Then Nathan went to his home. And God struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. Webster's Bible Translation And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. World English Bible Then Nathan departed to his house. Yahweh struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he was very sick. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Nathan goes to his house, and YHWH strikes the boy, whom the wife of Uriah has borne to David, and it is incurable; Young's Literal Translation And Nathan goeth unto his house, and Jehovah smiteth the lad, whom the wife of Uriah hath born to David, and it is incurable; Smith's Literal Translation And Nathan will go to his house. And Jehovah will strike the child which Uriah's wife bare to David and he will be sick. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Nathan returned to his house. The Lord also struck the child which the wife of Urias had borne to David, and his life was despaired of. Catholic Public Domain Version And Nathan returned to his own house. And the Lord struck the little one, whom the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and he was despaired of. New American Bible Then Nathan returned to his house. The LORD struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and it became desperately ill. New Revised Standard Version Then Nathan went to his house. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and it became very ill. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nathan went to his house. And the LORD struck the child that the wife of Uriah the Hittite bore to David, and it was very sick. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nathan went to his house, and LORD JEHOVAH struck the boy whom the wife of Uriah the Khitite delivered to David, and he was sick OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore unto David, and it was very sick. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Nathan departed to his house. And the Lord smote the child, which the wife of Urias the Chettite bore to David, and it was ill. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Loss and Repentance…14Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.” 15After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. 16David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.… Cross References Psalm 51:1-19 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ... Psalm 32:1-5 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. / When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. ... 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. 1 Corinthians 11:30-32 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. / Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. Hebrews 12:6-11 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? / If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. ... Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Numbers 14:18 ‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’ Exodus 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Jeremiah 31:34 No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. Luke 15:21-24 The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ / But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. / Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let us feast and celebrate. ... Treasury of Scripture And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. struck the child Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. 1 Samuel 25:38 And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died. 1 Samuel 26:10 David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish. Jump to Previous Bare Bore Born Borne Child David David's Departed Hand Home House Ill Incurable Lad Nathan Sick Smiteth Smote Struck Uriah Uriah's WifeJump to Next Bare Bore Born Borne Child David David's Departed Hand Home House Ill Incurable Lad Nathan Sick Smiteth Smote Struck Uriah Uriah's Wife2 Samuel 12 1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned 15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives 24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah 26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof After Nathan had gone home Nathan the prophet had just delivered a message of judgment and repentance to King David regarding his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. Nathan's departure signifies the completion of his prophetic duty. This moment underscores the role of prophets as messengers of God, who deliver His word and then leave the outcome to God. It also highlights the gravity of David's sin and the seriousness with which God addresses it. the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David and he became ill Persons / Places / Events 1. NathanA prophet who served during the reign of King David. He was sent by God to confront David about his sin with Bathsheba. 2. David The King of Israel, known for his heart for God but also for his significant moral failings, including his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. 3. Bathsheba Initially referred to as "Uriah’s wife," she became David's wife after the death of her husband. She bore David a son who became ill as a consequence of David's sin. 4. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is actively involved in the events of Israel and holds David accountable for his actions. 5. The Child The unnamed son of David and Bathsheba, who becomes ill as a direct consequence of David's sin. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has real and often severe consequences, not only for the sinner but also for those around them. David's actions led to the suffering of his child. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and punishes sin, He is also merciful. David's life and future were spared, and he was given the opportunity to repent. The Role of Prophets Nathan's confrontation of David highlights the importance of accountability and the role of spiritual leaders in guiding others back to righteousness. Repentance and Restoration True repentance involves acknowledging one's sin, seeking God's forgiveness, and accepting the consequences. David's life demonstrates the possibility of restoration after repentance. The Impact of Leadership As a leader, David's personal failings had national implications, reminding us of the responsibility that comes with leadership. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew After Nathanנָתָ֖ן (nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites had gone וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk home, בֵּית֑וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel struck וַיִּגֹּ֣ף (way·yig·gōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict the child הַיֶּ֜לֶד (hay·ye·leḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Uriah’s אוּרִיָּ֛ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites wife אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female had borne יָלְדָ֧ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to David, לְדָוִ֖ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and he became ill. וַיֵּאָנַֽשׁ׃ (way·yê·’ā·naš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 605: To be frail, feeble, melancholy Links 2 Samuel 12:15 NIV2 Samuel 12:15 NLT 2 Samuel 12:15 ESV 2 Samuel 12:15 NASB 2 Samuel 12:15 KJV 2 Samuel 12:15 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 12:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 12:15 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 12:15 French Bible 2 Samuel 12:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 12:15 Nathan departed to his house (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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