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.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King confronted by Nathan's parable; confesses his sin, fasts for the child, then takes Rabbah.
The prophet sent by Jehovah to confront David with the ewe-lamb parable and pronounce judgment.
David's wife, formerly Uriah's; mourns the dead child, then bears Solomon.
Son born to David and Bath-sheba, loved by Jehovah and named Jedidiah.
David's commander who besieges Rabbah and summons David to take the city.
The Hittite, Bath-sheba's slain husband, whose murder Jehovah holds against David.
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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