2 Samuel 12:5-7

5 Then David's anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the LORD lives, surely the man who has done this 1deserves to die.
6 "He must make restitution for the lamb 2fourfold, because * he did this thing and had no compassion."
7 Nathan then said to David, "3You are the man! Thus says the LORD God of Israel, '4It is I who anointed you king over Israel and it is I who delivered you from the hand of Saul.

2 Samuel 12:5-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 12

Nathan is sent to David to charge him with his sin, and convince him of it by a parable, 2Sa 12:1-6; which being accommodated and applied to David's case, brought him to a conviction and acknowledgment of it, and repentance for it, which was forgiven him, 2Sa 12:7-13; though he is told the child begotten in adultery should die, and it was quickly struck with sickness and died; and David's behaviour during its sickness and at its death is recorded, 2Sa 12:14-23; after which Solomon was born to him of the same woman, and had the name of Jedidiah given him by the Lord, which signifies the beloved of the Lord, and as a token of reconciliation, and a confirmation of his sin being forgiven him, 2Sa 12:24,25; and the chapter is concluded with the taking of the city of Rabbah, and the spoil in it, and the usage of the inhabitants of it, 2Sa 12:26-31.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 1 Samuel 26:16
  • 2. Exodus 22:1; Luke 19:8
  • 3. 1 Kings 20:42
  • 4. 1 Samuel 16:13

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit "is a son of death"
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