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2 Samuel 12:1 (show verse)
And the Lord sent Nathan to David. And Nathan came to him and said, There were two men in the same town: one a man of great wealth, and the other a poor man.
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The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
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Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
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Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of nathan
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Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the old testament » Of nathan
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of nathan
2 Samuel 12:2 (show verse)
The man of wealth had great numbers of flocks and herds;
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Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
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2 Samuel 12:3 (show verse)
But the poor man had only one little she-lamb, which he had got and taken care of: from its birth it had been with him like one of his children; his meat was its food, and from his cup it took its drink, resting in his arms, and it was like a daughter to him.
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Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
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Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
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Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
2 Samuel 12:4 (show verse)
Now a traveller came to the house of the man of wealth, but he would not take anything from his flock or his herd to make a meal for the traveller who had come to him, but he took the poor man's lamb and made it ready for the man who had come.
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Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Lambs » Used for » Food
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Travellers » Travellers
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Return of friends
Lambs » Used for » Food
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Travellers » Travellers
2 Samuel 12:5 (show verse)
And David was full of wrath against that man; and he said to Nathan, By the living Lord, death is the right punishment for the man who has done this:
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Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
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Self-condemnation » Instances of » David
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Parables » Of the lamb
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2 Samuel 12:6 (show verse)
And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
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Self-condemnation » Instances of » David
2 Samuel 12:7 (show verse)
And Nathan said to David, You are that man. The Lord God of Israel says, I made you king over Israel, putting holy oil on you, and I kept you safe from the hands of Saul;
Anointing » In consecration » David
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Nathan before king david
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » God anoints
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
Courage » Examples of » David
Courageous reformers » Nathan before king david
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Kings » God anoints
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Nathan » The prophet
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Nathan before king david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david
2 Samuel 12:8 (show verse)
I gave you your master's daughter and your master's wives for yourself, and I gave you the daughters of Israel and Judah; and if that had not been enough, I would have given you such and such things.
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
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David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Polygamy » Authorized
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Polygamy » Authorized
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
2 Samuel 12:9 (show verse)
Why then have you had no respect for the word of the Lord, doing what is evil in his eyes? You have put Uriah the Hittite to death with the sword, and have taken his wife to be your wife; you have put him to death with the sword of the children of Ammon.
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of david, in his adultery, and in arranging for the death of uriah
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of felonious » David
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Murder » Exemplified » David
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Disobedience to God » Instances of » Of david, in his adultery, and in arranging for the death of uriah
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of felonious » David
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Lambs » Illustrative » Of any thing dear or cherished
Murder » Exemplified » David
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Nathan rebukes david
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Nathan rebukes david
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer
2 Samuel 12:10 (show verse)
So now the sword will never be turned away from your family; because you have had no respect for me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Swords » Illustrative » (not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Homicide » Instances of the punishment of murderers » David
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Swords » Illustrative » (not departing from one's house,) of perpetual calamity
Women » Instances of » Bath-sheba, in her adultery, in becoming the wife of her husband's murderer
2 Samuel 12:11 (show verse)
The Lord says, From those of your family I will send evil against you, and before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to your neighbour, and he will take your wives to his bed by the light of this sun.
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Family » Trouble instances of » David and his household
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » David and his household
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
Trouble » Business family » David and his household
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Family » Trouble instances of » David and his household
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » David and his household
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
Trouble » Business family » David and his household
2 Samuel 12:12 (show verse)
You did it secretly; but I will do this thing before all Israel and in the light of the sun.
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Homicide » Punishment of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Punished for transgressing the divine law
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
The sun » Illustrative » (before or in sight of,) of public ignominy
2 Samuel 12:13 (show verse)
And David said to Nathan, Great is my sin against the Lord. And Nathan said to David, The Lord has put away your sin; death will not come on you.
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Error » Definition of » Forgiven
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Repentance » True--exemplified » David
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forgiven
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forgiven
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Error » Definition of » Forgiven
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Pardon » Is granted » To those who confess their sins
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Repentance » True--exemplified » David
Sin » Excuses offered for » Forgiven
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Forgiven
2 Samuel 12:14 (show verse)
But still, because you have had no respect for the Lord, death will certainly overtake the child who has newly come to birth.
Afflictions » Sin visited with
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for
Blasphemy » Instances of » Infidels, who used the adultery of david as an occasion to blaspheme
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Sin » In believers is a reproach to the lord
Blasphemy » Who blasphemies the name of the lord
Blasphemy » Gives no occasion for
Blasphemy » Instances of » Infidels, who used the adultery of david as an occasion to blaspheme
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Repentance » Instances of » David, at the rebuke of nathan, the prophet, for his sins of adultery and murder
Reproach » Inconsistency in religious life brings reproach upon the cause of truth
Sin » In believers is a reproach to the lord
2 Samuel 12:15 (show verse)
Then Nathan went back to his house. And the hand of the Lord was on David's son, the child of Uriah's wife, and it became very ill.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Disease » Instances of » David's child
Diseases » Children subject to
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Penitence » Instances of » David
Sickness » Sent by God
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Disease » Instances of » David's child
Diseases » Children subject to
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Penitence » Instances of » David
Sickness » Sent by God
2 Samuel 12:16 (show verse)
So David made prayer to God for the child; and he took no food day after day, and went in and, stretching himself out on the earth, was there all night.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Beds » Not used in affliction
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Prayers for » David, for the life of his child
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Family » Examples of fathers' love » David
Family » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Family » Devotions » David, for the life of his child
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Private afflictions
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Fasting » Private afflictions
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Love » Paternal » David
Love » Fathers » David
Mourning » For the dead » Lying on the ground
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of david
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
Parents » Prayers » David, for the life of his child
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Religion » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Seven » Days » Fasts of
Worship » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Beds » Not used in affliction
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Prayers for » David, for the life of his child
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Diseases » God often entreated to cure
Family » Examples of fathers' love » David
Family » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Family » Devotions » David, for the life of his child
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified
Fasting » Observed on occasions of » Private afflictions
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Fasting » Private afflictions
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Examples of fathers' love » David
Home » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Love » Paternal » David
Love » Fathers » David
Mourning » For the dead » Lying on the ground
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of david
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
Parents » Prayers » David, for the life of his child
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Sometimes refused because not in accord with the divine will
Prayer » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Religion » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
Seven » Days » Fasts of
Worship » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child
2 Samuel 12:17 (show verse)
And the chief men of his house got up and went to his side to make him get up from the earth, but he would not; and he would not take food with them.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Government » Mosaic » Closely associated with david
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Government » Mosaic » Closely associated with david
2 Samuel 12:18 (show verse)
And then on the seventh day the child's death took place. And David's servants were in fear of giving him the news of the child's death: for they said, Truly, while the child was still living he gave no attention when we said anything to him: what will he do to himself if we give him word that the child is dead?
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To sympathize with them
Servants » Good--exemplified » David's servants
Seven » Days » Fasts of
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To sympathize with them
Servants » Good--exemplified » David's servants
Seven » Days » Fasts of
2 Samuel 12:19 (show verse)
But when David saw that his servants were talking together quietly, he was certain that the child was dead: and he said to his servants, Is the child dead? and they said, He is.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
2 Samuel 12:20 (show verse)
Then David got up from the earth, and after washing and rubbing himself with oil and changing his clothing, he went into the house of the Lord and gave worship: then he went back to his house, and at his order they put food before him and he had a meal.
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Cleanliness » Examples of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Cleanliness » Examples of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
2 Samuel 12:21 (show verse)
Then his servants said to him, Why have you been acting in this way? you were weeping and going without food while the child was still living; but when the child was dead, you got up and had a meal.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
2 Samuel 12:22 (show verse)
And he said, While the child was still living I went without food and gave myself up to weeping: for I said, Who is able to say that the Lord will not have mercy on me and give the child life?
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Prayer » David
Seven » Days » Fasts of
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Fasting » Instances of » Of david » Child » By bath-sheba
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Prayer » David
Seven » Days » Fasts of
2 Samuel 12:23 (show verse)
But now that the child is dead there is no reason for me to go without food; am I able to make him come back to life? I will go to him, but he will never come back to me.
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints » David
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » David, at the death of his child
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » David
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » David
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » David, at the death of his child
Bereavement » Resignation in
Bereavement » Instances of » David » Of his child by bath-sheba
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
David » King of israel » Death of his infant son (born from bath-sheba)
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Penitence » Instances of » David
Prayer » David
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » David
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
2 Samuel 12:24 (show verse)
And David gave comfort to his wife Bath-sheba, and he went in to her and had connection with her: and she had a son to whom she gave the name Solomon. And he was dear to the Lord.
2 Samuel 12:25 (show verse)
And he sent word by Nathan the prophet, who gave him the name Jedidiah, by the word of the Lord.
2 Samuel 12:26 (show verse)
Now Joab was fighting against Rabbah, in the land of the children of Ammon, and he took the water-town.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
Cities » Different kinds of » Royal
Cities » Designated as » Royal
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
Cities » Different kinds of » Royal
Cities » Designated as » Royal
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
2 Samuel 12:27 (show verse)
And Joab sent men to David, saying, I have made war against Rabbah and have taken the water-town.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Ammonites » Chief cities of » Rabbah
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
2 Samuel 12:28 (show verse)
So now, get the rest of the people together, and put them in position against the town and take it, for if I take it, it will be named after my name.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Described as » Encamping against
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Sometimes called after the name of the captor
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Liberality » Instances of » Joab to david
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Described as » Encamping against
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Sometimes called after the name of the captor
2 Samuel 12:29 (show verse)
Then David got all the people together and went to Rabbah and made war on it and took it.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Armies of israel » Often led by the king in person
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Cities invested by » Frequently taken by assault
the Ammonites » Victories of joab over
the Armies of israel » Often led by the king in person
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Joab » Son of david's sister » Captures rabbah
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Rabbah
Sieges » Cities invested by » Frequently taken by assault
2 Samuel 12:30 (show verse)
And he took the crown of Milcom from his head; the weight of it was a talent of gold, and in it were stones of great price; and it was put on David's head. And he took a great store of goods from the town.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » The royal treasure of, taken
Crown » Worn » Kings in person
Crown » Set with gems
Crowns » Material
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Gold » Was used for » Crowns
King » Plunder
Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Stones » Precious » In the crowns of kings
Weights » Mentioned in scripture » Talent
the Ammonites » The royal treasure of, taken
Crown » Worn » Kings in person
Crown » Set with gems
Crowns » Material
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Gold » Was used for » Crowns
King » Plunder
Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Stones » Precious » In the crowns of kings
Weights » Mentioned in scripture » Talent
2 Samuel 12:31 (show verse)
And he took the people out of the town and put them to work with wood-cutting instruments, and iron grain-crushers, and iron axes, and at brick-making: this he did to all the towns of the children of Ammon. Then David and all the people went back to Jerusalem.
Agriculture or husbandry » Implements of » The harrow
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Of rabbah reduced to hard bondage
Ax » An implement
Brick » Made by israelites
Brick-kiln » Captives tortured in
Captive » Cruelty to » Tortured under saws and harrows
Cruelty » Examples of
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Harrow » An agricultural implement used as an instrument of torture
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Harrow
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Saw » Used as an instrument of torture
War » Horrors of
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
the Ammonites » Of rabbah reduced to hard bondage
Ax » An implement
Brick » Made by israelites
Brick-kiln » Captives tortured in
Captive » Cruelty to » Tortured under saws and harrows
Cruelty » Examples of
David » King of israel » Ammonites defeated and tortured
Harrow » An agricultural implement used as an instrument of torture
Iron » Made into » Implements for husbandry
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Harrow
Prisoners » Of war » Put to death
Rabbah » Also called rabbath » Captured by david
Saw » Used as an instrument of torture
War » Horrors of