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Themes in 2 Samuel 12

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Themes in 2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:1 (show verse)

So then Yahweh sent Nathan the prophet unto David, - who therefore came unto him and said to him - Two men, there were in a certain city, the one, rich, and, the other, poor.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » The prophet
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 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, rich, man had flocks and herds exceeding many;

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
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

whereas the, poor, man had, nothing, - save one little lamb, which he had made his own, and sustained, and it had grown up with him and with his children, all together, - of his own morsel, used it to eat, and, out of his own cup, used it to drink, and, in his own bosom, used it to lie, and it was to him, as a daughter.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
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 there came a traveller to the rich man, but he thought it a pity to take of his own flock, or his own herd, to make ready for the wayfarer who had come to him, - so he took the lamb of his poor neighbour, and made ready for the man who had come to him.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
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)

Then was kindled the anger of David against the man, fiercely, - and he said unto Nathan, By the life of Yahweh, doomed to death, is the man that hath done this;

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 12:6 (show verse)

and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold, - because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.

Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Reproves david for his adultery with bath-sheba and his murder of uriah
Parables » Of the lamb
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Nathan, of david
Self-condemnation » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 12:7 (show verse)

Then said Nathan unto David: Thou, art the man! Thus, saith Yahweh, God of Israel - I, anointed thee to be king over Israel, and, I, delivered thee out of the hand 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

2 Samuel 12:8 (show verse)

and gave unto thee the household of thy lord, and the wives of thy lord, into thy bosom, and gave unto thee the house of Israel and Judah. And, if this had been too little, I could have further given thee more and more of such things.

Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with 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)

Wherefore, hast thou despised the word of Yahweh, by doing that which is wicked in mine eyes? Uriah the Hittite, hast thou smitten with the sword, and, his wife, hast thou taken to thyself to wife, yea, him, hast thou slain with the sword of the sons 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

2 Samuel 12:10 (show verse)

Now, therefore, the sword shall not depart from thy house, unto age-abiding times, - because thou hast despised me, and taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy 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

2 Samuel 12:11 (show verse)

Thus, saith Yahweh, - Behold me! raising up over thee calamity out of thine own household, and I will take thy wives, before thine eyes, and give unto thy neighbour, and he will lie with thy wives, in the eyes 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

2 Samuel 12:12 (show verse)

For, thou, didst it, in secret, - but, I, will do this thing, before all Israel, and before 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

2 Samuel 12:13 (show verse)

And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against Yahweh. Then said Nathan unto David, - Yahweh also, hath put away thy sin, thou shalt not die!

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

2 Samuel 12:14 (show verse)

Nevertheless, because thou hast greatly blasphemed Yahweh, by this thing, the very son that is born to thee, shall, die.

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

2 Samuel 12:15 (show verse)

And Nathan departed unto his own house, - and Yahweh struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne unto David, and it fell sick.

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

2 Samuel 12:16 (show verse)

David therefore earnestly sought God in behalf of the boy, - and David kept a fast, and used to go in and pass the night, and lie upon the ground.

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

2 Samuel 12:17 (show verse)

And the elders of his house stood up over him, to raise him from the ground, - but he would not, neither would he eat 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

2 Samuel 12:18 (show verse)

And it came to pass, on the seventh day, that the child died, - but the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead, for said they - Lo! while the child was living, we spake unto him, and he hearkened not unto our voice, how then can we say unto him, The child is dead, and so he do himself harm?

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

2 Samuel 12:19 (show verse)

But, when David saw that his servants were whispering among themselves, then understood David that the child was dead, - and David said unto his servants - Is the child, dead? And they answered - Dead!

2 Samuel 12:20 (show verse)

Then David arose from the ground, and bathed and anointed, and changed his apparel, and, entering into the house of Yahweh, bowed himself down, - then came he into his own house, and asked, and they set before him food, and he did eat.

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

2 Samuel 12:21 (show verse)

Then said his servants unto him, What is this thing that thou hast done? For the child's sake, while living, thou didst fast and weep, but, as soon as the child was dead, thou didst arise and eat food.

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

2 Samuel 12:22 (show verse)

And he said, - While yet the child lived, I fasted, and wept, - for I said - Who knoweth whether Yahweh may not grant me favour, and the child live?

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

2 Samuel 12:23 (show verse)

But, now, that he is dead, wherefore should I go on fasting? can I bring him back again? I am going unto him, but, he, will not come back unto 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

2 Samuel 12:24 (show verse)

And David consoled Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her, - and she bare a son, and called his name, Solomon, and Yahweh loved him.

David » King of israel » Solomon is born to
Solomon » Son of david by bath-sheba
Solomon » Named jedidiah, by nathan the prophet
Solomon » Beloved of God

2 Samuel 12:25 (show verse)

And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and called his name Jedidiah, for Yahweh's sake.

David » King of israel » Solomon is born to
Jedidiah » A name given to solomon
Nathan » A prophet in the time of david » Gives solomon the name jedidiah
Solomon » Named jedidiah, by nathan the prophet

2 Samuel 12:26 (show verse)

And Joab fought against Rabbah, of the sons of Ammon, - and captured the royal city.

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

2 Samuel 12:27 (show verse)

Then Joab sent messengers unto David, - and said - I have fought against Rabbah, I have also captured the city of the waters.

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

2 Samuel 12:28 (show verse)

Now, therefore, gather thou together the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and capture it, - lest, I, capture the city, and it be called by 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

2 Samuel 12:29 (show verse)

So David gathered together all the people, and went to Rabbah, - and fought against it, and captured 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

2 Samuel 12:30 (show verse)

Then took he the crown of Milcom from off his head, the weight thereof, being a talent of gold, with the precious stones, and it remained on the head of David, - the spoil of the city also, brought he forth in great abundance;

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

2 Samuel 12:31 (show verse)

the people also that were therein, brought he forth, and put them to the saw, and to threshing sledges of iron, and to axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln, and thus used he to do unto all the cities of the sons of Ammon. And David and all the people returned unto 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