2 Samuel 12:1 ASV

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

2Sa 12:1 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. Ver. 1. And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. ] He must be of God’s sending, that shall effectually awaken conscience, and speak to the heart. Nathan the prophet 2Sa 7:2 - a man so highly esteemed by David, that he called one of his sons by his name (say some), made him tutor to his son Solomon, and had him of his Cabinet Council 1Ki 1:1-53 -... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 12:1

am 2970, bc 1034, An, Ex, Is, 457 the Lord: 2 Samuel 7:1-Deuteronomy :, 2 Samuel 24:11-1 Chronicles :, 1 Kings 13:1, 1 Kings 18:1, 2 Kings 1:3 unto David: 2 Samuel 11:10-Esther :, 2 Samuel 11:25, 2 Samuel 14:14, Isaiah 57:17, Isaiah 57:18 he came: Psalms 51:1, *title There were: There is nothing in this parable which requires illustration. Its bent is evident; and it was wisely constructed, by not having too near a resemblance, to make David unwittingly pass sentence on himself. The parable... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Samuel 12:1

And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.The Lord sent — When the ordinary means did not awaken David to repentance, God takes an extraordinary course. Thus the merciful God pities and prevents him who had so horribly forsaken God.He said — He prudently ushers in his reproof with a parable, after the manner of the eastern nations, that so he might surprize David, and cause him unawares to give... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1

1. Sent Nathan unto David This was after the birth of the child of Bathsheba. Compare 2 Samuel 12:14-15 with 2 Samuel 11:27. By this time, perhaps, David began to think that his sin was unknown or forgotten. Two men in one city David and Uriah. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

NATHAN’S PARABLE AGAINST DAVID, 2 Samuel 12:1-14. “The year had passed; the dead Uriah was forgotten; the child of guilt was born in the royal house, and loved with all the passionate tenderness of David’s paternal heart. Suddenly the prophet Nathan appears before him. He comes as if to claim redress for a wrong in humble life. It was the true mission of the prophets, as champions of the oppressed, in the courts of kings. It was the true prophetic spirit that spoke through Nathan’s mouth. The... read more

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 12:1

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Samuel 12:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

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