2 Samuel 12:1-13:39 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

It seems to have been a great while after David had been guilty of adultery with Bath-sheba before he was brought to repentance for it. For, when Nathan was sent to him, the child was born (2 Sam. 12:14), so that it was about nine months that David lay under the guilt of that sin, and, for aught that appears, unrepented of. What shall we think of David's state all this while? Can we imagine that his heart never smote him for it, or that he never lamented it in secret before God? I would... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

And the Lord sent Nathan unto David ,.... Quickly after the child was born begotten on Bathsheba, and when it was known and became the public talk of people, and the enemies of religion were full of it, and blasphemed on account of it, 2 Samuel 12:14 ; so that David was nine months or more without any true sense of his sin, his heart hardened, his graces dormant, the joys of salvation taken from him, and he without any communion with God, and having little concern about it; though perhaps... read more

Adam Clarke

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

There were two men in one city - See a discourse on fables at the end of Judges 9:56 ; (note), and a discourse on parabolic writing at the end of the thirteenth chapter of Matthew. There is nothing in this parable that requires illustration; its bent is evident; and it was construed to make David, unwittingly, pass sentence on himself. It was in David's hand, what his own letters were in the hands of the brave but unfortunate Uriah. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

EXPOSITION Jehovah sent Nathan unto David. Though David had remained unrepentant for nearly a year, for we read in 2 Samuel 12:14 that the child was born, yet we are not to suppose that there had been no compunctions of conscience. A man could scarcely pass from utter callousness to a state of mind so tender as that depicted in Psalms 51:1-19 without some preparation. Assuredly David had suffered much mental distress, but he had given no outward sign of contrition, and possibly,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

( JERUSALEM .) A faithful reprover of sin. "And Jehovah sent Nathan to David." The sin Of David could not be hid. It was known to his servants ( 2 Samuel 11:4 ) and to Joab; it must have been surmised by many from his hasty marriage; and now it was fully manifest ( 2 Samuel 11:27 ). About a year had elapsed. "What a year for David to have spent! What a joyless, sunless, godless year! Were God's words still sweet to his taste? Were they still the rejoicing of his heart? or had he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-4

( THE KING 'S PALACE .) The parable of the rich oppressor; or, the poor man's lamb. 1 . This is the first and almost the only parable contained in the Old Testament. There is one instance of a fable of earlier date ( 9:8-15 ). The former belongs to a higher order of teaching than the latter (Smith's 'Dict. of the Bible,' art. "Fable;" Trench, 'Notes on the Parables'); and it was employed most perfectly by the great Teacher. Compare his parables of the unmerciful servant,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

The facts are: 1. God sends Nathan the prophet to David, who tells him a story of the greed of a wicked rich man, who, to satisfy his avarice, took away and slew the pot ewe lamb of a poor man. 2 . David, accepting the story as a matter of fact, is very angry with this man, and swears that for his deed and lack of compassion he ought to die and restore fourfold. 3 . Nathan thereupon reveals the parabolic character of his narrative, by saying unto David, "Thou art the man !" 4 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1

Nathan came to David as if to ask his judicial decision on the case about to be submitted to him (compare 2 Samuel 14:2-11; 1 Kings 20:35-41). The circumstances of the story are exquisitely contrived to heighten the pity of David for the oppressed, and his indignation against the oppressor 1 Samuel 25:13, 1 Samuel 25:22. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 12:1

2 Samuel 12:1. The Lord sent Nathan unto David When the ordinary means did not awaken David to repentance, God takes an extraordinary course. Thus the merciful Lord 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 surprise David, and cause him unawares to give sentence against himself. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-31

11:1-20:26 CONFLICTS IN DAVID’S FAMILYDavid takes Bathsheba as wife (11:1-12:31)While the Israelite army was out fighting another battle against Ammon, David, back in Jerusalem, committed a series of sins that brought him sorrow and trouble for the rest of his life. To begin with, he was guilty of sexual immorality with Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, one of David’s top soldiers (11:1-5; cf. 23:39).On discovering that Bathsheba was pregnant, David thought of a plan to cover up his sin. He recalled... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 12:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 12:1

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-31

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