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Themes in 2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:1 (show verse)

Yahweh sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, "There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

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 » 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 very many flocks and herds,

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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 little ewe lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up together with him, and with his children. It ate of his own food, drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was to him like a daughter.

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
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)

A traveler came to the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man who had come to him, but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man who had come to him."

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's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As Yahweh lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die!

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 12:6 (show verse)

He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"

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 said to David, "You are the man. This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: 'I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of 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 you your master's house, and your master's wives into your bosom, and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that would have been too little, I would have added to you many more such things.

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 have you despised the word of Yahweh, to do that which is evil in his sight? You have struck Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and have taken his wife to be your wife, and have slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.

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 depart from your house, because you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your 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 Yahweh says: 'Behold, I will raise up evil against you out of your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he will lie with your wives in the sight of this sun.

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)

For you did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.'"

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 said to Nathan, "I have sinned against Yahweh." Nathan said to David, "Yahweh also has put 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 by this deed you have given great occasion to Yahweh's enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely 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)

Nathan departed to his house. Yahweh struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick.

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 therefore begged God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.

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 arose, [and stood] beside him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread 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)

It happened on the seventh day, that the child died. The servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead; for they said, "Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke to him, and he didn't listen to our voice. How will he then harm himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?"

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)

But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; and David said to his servants, "Is the child dead?" They said, "He is dead."

2 Samuel 12:20 (show verse)

Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his clothing; and he came into the house of Yahweh, and worshiped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, 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)

Then his servants said to him, "What is this that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while he was alive; but when the child was dead, you rose up and ate bread."

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 said, "While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, 'Who knows whether Yahweh will not be gracious to me, that the child may 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 he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not 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)

David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh 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 by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

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)

Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

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)

Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters.

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 gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name."

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)

David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took 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 of their king from off his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and [in it were] precious stones; and it was set on David's head. He brought forth the spoil of the city, exceeding much.

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 brought forth the people who were therein, and put them under saws, and under iron picks, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick kiln: and he did so to all the cities of the children of Ammon. David and all the people 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