2 Samuel 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 24
Chapter Summary
Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb. David confesses his sin, and is pardoned. David mourns and prays for the child, while it lived. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah. David takes Rabbah.
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People & Context
God sends Nathan the prophet to David, who tells a parable about a rich man stealing a poor man's beloved ewe lamb to feed a traveler.
David becomes exceedingly angry at the rich man in the parable, declaring he deserves death and must repay fourfold.
Nathan declares 'You are the man!' and delivers God's judgment: the sword will never depart from David's house, and his wives will be given to his nei…
Timeline
God sends Nathan the prophet to David, who tells a parable about a rich man stealing a poor man's beloved ewe lamb to feed a traveler.
2 Samuel 12:1-4David becomes exceedingly angry at the rich man in the parable, declaring he deserves death and must repay fourfold.
2 Samuel 12:5-6Nathan declares 'You are the man!' and delivers God's judgment: the sword will never depart from David's house, and his wives will be given to his neighbor in broad daylight.
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