Thematic Bible: Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
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David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted, went home, and spent the night lying on the ground.
But He answered, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”
“Son of man, speak with the elders of Israel and tell them: This is what the Lord God says: Are you coming to consult Me? As I live, I will not be consulted by you.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
“But the Lord was angry with me on account of you and would not listen to me. The Lord said to me, ‘That’s enough! Do not speak to Me again about this matter.
Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me.
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