2 Samuel 12:16

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 12:16

David besought God for the child; supposing the threatening might be conditional, and so the execution of it prevented by prayer. Went in, to wit, into his closet, as Matthew 6:6, to pray solitarily and earnestly, as he had done with others. Or this word may only note his progress and continuance in the actions here expressed. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:14-25

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES 2 Samuel 12:14. “The enemies of the Lord to blaspheme.” “Transgression of God’s command by the king himself must lead the heathen to heap shame and reproach on Israel and its God; and there must therefore be expiation by punishment.” (Erdmann.)“Not only to the heathen, but also to the unbelieving among the Israelites.” (Keil.) The external sufferings of David would be to all such blasphemers a witness to the holiness and justice of God. “David was also to discern... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Chapter 12David thought that things were just going great until the prophet Nathan came to him.Nathan said to David, There is a man in your kingdom who is very wealthy, had many herds, many flocks many servants: And there lived next to him a very poor man whose only possession was one ewe lamb, and that lamb ate at his table, drank from his cup, slept next to him, it was like a daughter to him, part of the family. [And he loved that ewe lamb, all he had.] And this wealthy man had guests come to... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 12:1-31

2 Samuel 12:1 . The Lord sent Nathan to David. The substance of the mission, the visitations he foretold, the perfect accomplishment of them, as well from that very day as in future ages, leaves not a vestige of doubt of the divine authority of the prophet. Who but a man of God would have dared to speak as Nathan to an absolute monarch in the zenith of conquest and glory; and to add, The sword shall never depart from thy house? The child of lawless desire died presently; Absalom... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 12:14-25

2 Samuel 12:14-25The child also that is born unto thee shall surely die. Great troubles following great transgressionsDavid became a backslider. Men sometimes speak, not of David’s great sins, but of his great sin, as if he were guilty of only one flagrant transgression. Such language is lenient at the expense of truth. A great sin seldom stands altogether alone. It is most frequently found in the midst of kindred company, like a high Alpine peak--a region of desolation and death, surrounded by... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 12:16

2Sa 12:16 David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. Ver. 16. David therefore besought God. ] As knowing that God doth sometimes threaten, that he may not punish: with humble submission therefore to his goodwill and pleasure he supplicateth for the sick child: wherein also he showeth his good assurance of the pardon of his own sin, by taking the humble boldness to sue for his sick child. And lay all night upon the earth. ] By... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 12:16

besought: 2 Samuel 12:22, Psalms 50:15, Isaiah 26:16, Joel 2:12-2 Chronicles :, Jonah 3:9 fasted: Heb. fasted a fast, Esther 4:16, Psalms 69:10, Isaiah 22:12, Acts 9:9 lay all night: 2 Samuel 13:31, Job 20:12-2 Chronicles : Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 9:18 - I fell down Joshua 7:6 - fell 1 Samuel 1:8 - why weepest 1 Kings 18:42 - he cast himself Job 1:20 - fell Daniel 6:18 - and passed Joel 1:13 - lie Matthew 6:16 - when Mark 5:23 - besought John 11:31 - She goeth 1 Corinthians 2:15 - yet 2... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Samuel 12:16

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.Besought — Supposing the threatening might be conditional, and so the execution of it prevented by prayer.Went — Into his closet. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:15-23

DEATH OF THE CHILD OF DAVID AND BATHSHEBA, 2 Samuel 12:15-23. There is no section of Old Testament history more graphically and touchingly worded than this. Every verse presents a vivid picture. We seem to see the infant child wracked with pain and struck with death. (15.) The conscience-smitten king flies to his chamber, and spends seven days and nights in fasting and in tears, much of the time prostrate upon the floor, and pouring out his groanings all night to God, (16;) his most... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 12:16

16. Besought God for the child For, according to 2 Samuel 12:22, he entertained some hope that God might yet spare him. Went in Into some private apartment of his own house. Lay all night upon the earth Evidence of profoundest anguish and grief. Compare 2 Samuel 13:31. read more