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Themes in 2 Samuel 12

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Themes in 2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:1 (show verse)

So the Lord sent Nathan to David. When he arrived, he said to him:

There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

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Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the old testament » Of nathan
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of nathan

2 Samuel 12:2 (show verse)

The rich man had a large number of sheep and cattle,

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Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david

but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up, living with him and his children. It shared his meager food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms, and it was like a daughter to him.

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Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david

2 Samuel 12:4 (show verse)

Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man could not bring himself to take one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare for the traveler who had come to him. Instead, he took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for his guest.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Lambs » Used for » Food
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Travellers » Travellers

2 Samuel 12:5 (show verse)

David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan: “As the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!

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Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 12:6 (show verse)

Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.”

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 12:7 (show verse)

Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

Anointing » In consecration » David
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Nathan before king david
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » God anoints
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david

2 Samuel 12:8 (show verse)

I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms, and I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more.

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Polygamy » Authorized
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david

2 Samuel 12:9 (show verse)

Why then have you despised the command of the Lord by doing what I consider evil? You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife as your own wife—you murdered him with the Ammonite’s sword.

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of david, in his adultery, and in arranging for the death of uriah
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of felonious » David
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Murder » Exemplified » David
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer

2 Samuel 12:10 (show verse)

Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house because you despised Me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own wife.’

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Swords » Illustrative » (not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer

2 Samuel 12:11 (show verse)

“This is what the Lord says, ‘I am going to bring disaster on you from your own family: I will take your wives and give them to another before your very eyes, and he will sleep with them publicly.

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Family » Trouble instances of » David and his household
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » David and his household
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
Trouble » Business family » David and his household

2 Samuel 12:12 (show verse)

You acted in secret, but I will do this before all Israel and in broad daylight.’”

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy

2 Samuel 12:13 (show verse)

David responded to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.”

Then Nathan replied to David, “The Lord has taken away your sin; you will not die.

Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Error » Definition of » Forgiven
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Repentance » True--exemplified » David
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forgiven
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forgiven

2 Samuel 12:14 (show verse)

However, because you treated the Lord with such contempt in this matter, the son born to you will die.”

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for
Blasphemy » Instances of » Infidels, who used the adultery of david as an occasion to blaspheme
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Sin » In believers is a reproach to the lord

2 Samuel 12:15 (show verse)

Then Nathan went home.

The Lord struck the baby that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Disease » Instances of » David's child
Diseases » Children subject to
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Penitence » Instances of » David
Sickness » Sent by God

2 Samuel 12:16 (show verse)

David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted, went home, and spent the night lying on the ground.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Beds » Not used in affliction
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Prayers for » David, for the life of his child
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Family » Examples of fathers' love » David
Family » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Family » Devotions » David, for the life of his child
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Private afflictions
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Fasting » Private afflictions
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Love » Paternal » David
Love » Fathers » David
Mourning » For the dead » Lying on the ground
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of david
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
Parents » Prayers » David, for the life of his child
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Religion » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Seven » Days » Fasts of
Worship » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child

2 Samuel 12:17 (show verse)

The elders of his house stood beside him to get him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Government » Mosaic » Closely associated with david

2 Samuel 12:18 (show verse)

On the seventh day the baby died. But David’s servants were afraid to tell him the baby was dead. They said, “Look, while the baby was alive, we spoke to him, and he wouldn’t listen to us. So how can we tell him the baby is dead? He may do something desperate.”

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To sympathize with them
Servants » Good--exemplified » David's servants
Seven » Days » Fasts of

2 Samuel 12:19 (show verse)

When David saw that his servants were whispering to each other, he guessed that the baby was dead. So he asked his servants, “Is the baby dead?”

“He is dead,” they replied.

2 Samuel 12:20 (show verse)

Then David got up from the ground. He washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, went to the Lord’s house, and worshiped. Then he went home and requested something to eat. So they served him food, and he ate.

Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Cleanliness » Examples of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David

2 Samuel 12:21 (show verse)

His servants asked him, “What did you just do? While the baby was alive, you fasted and wept, but when he died, you got up and ate food.”

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David

2 Samuel 12:22 (show verse)

He answered, “While the baby was alive, I fasted and wept because I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let him live.’

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Prayer » David
Seven » Days » Fasts of

2 Samuel 12:23 (show verse)

But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I’ll go to him, but he will never return to me.”

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » David, at the death of his child
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » David
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » David
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David

2 Samuel 12:24 (show verse)

Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba; he went and slept with her. She gave birth to a son and named him Solomon.

The Lord loved him,

David » King of israel » Solomon is born to
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
Solomon » Named jedidiah, by nathan the prophet
Solomon » Beloved of God

2 Samuel 12:25 (show verse)

and He sent a message through Nathan the prophet, who named him Jedidiah, because of the Lord.

David » King of israel » Solomon is born to
Jedidiah » A name given to solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Gives solomon the name jedidiah
Solomon » Named jedidiah, by nathan the prophet

2 Samuel 12:26 (show verse)

Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress.

Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
Cities » Different kinds of » Royal
Cities » Designated as » Royal
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah

2 Samuel 12:27 (show verse)

Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have also captured the water supply.

Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah

2 Samuel 12:28 (show verse)

Now therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will be the one to capture the city, and it will be named after me.”

Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Described as » Encamping against
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Sometimes called after the name of the captor

2 Samuel 12:29 (show verse)

So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it.

Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Armies of israel » Often led by the king in person
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Cities invested by » Frequently taken by assault

2 Samuel 12:30 (show verse)

He took the crown from the head of their king, and it was placed on David’s head. The crown weighed 75 pounds of gold, and it had a precious stone in it. In addition, David took away a large quantity of plunder from the city.

Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » The royal treasure of, taken
Crown » Worn » Kings in person
Crown » Set with gems
Crowns » Material
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Gold » Was used for » Crowns
King » Plunder
Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Stones » Precious » In the crowns of kings
Weights » Mentioned in scripture » Talent

2 Samuel 12:31 (show verse)

He removed the people who were in the city and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and iron axes, and to labor at brickmaking. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then he and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The harrow
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Of rabbah reduced to hard bondage
Ax » An implement
Brick » Made by israelites
Brick-kiln » Captives tortured in
Captive » Cruelty to » Tortured under saws and harrows
Cruelty » Examples of
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Harrow » An agricultural implement used as an instrument of torture
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Harrow
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Saw » Used as an instrument of torture
War » Horrors of