2 Samuel 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 24

1 And Jehovah sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said to him, There were two men in one city, one rich, and one poor.

2 The rich one had flocks and very many herds.

3 But the poor one had nothing except one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and kept alive. And it grew up with him, and with his sons together, and it ate of his morsel, and it drank from his cup, and it lay in his bosom. And it was like a daughter to him.

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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.

Key Hebrew Words

עֵ֗קֶב consequence H6118 · TWOT 1676e
צַ֣מְתָּ abstain from food H6684 · TWOT 1890
צ֔וֹם fasting H6685 · TWOT 1890a
עִ֥יר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
לָֽחֶם bread H3899 · TWOT 1105a

People & Context

Nathan's Parable

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 Condemns the Rich Man

David becomes exceedingly angry at the rich man in the parable, declaring he deserves death and must repay fourfold.

Nathan Rebukes David

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

Nathan's Parable

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 12:1-4
David Condemns the Rich Man

David becomes exceedingly angry at the rich man in the parable, declaring he deserves death and must repay fourfold.

2 Samuel 12:5-6
Nathan Rebukes David

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 neighbor in broad daylight.

2 Samuel 12:7-12

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