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2 Samuel 12:14-16
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 12:14-16
International Standard Version
14 Nevertheless, because you have despised the Lord’s enemies with utter contempt,[a] the son born to you will most certainly die.” 15 Then Nathan went home.
David’s Infant Son Dies
After this, the Lord afflicted the child that Uriah’s wife had born to David, and the child[b] became very ill. 16 David begged God on behalf of the youngster. He[c] fasted, went inside, and spent the night lying on the ground.
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- 2 Samuel 12:14 Or because you have given occasion for the Lord’s enemies to show contempt
- 2 Samuel 12:15 Lit. and he
- 2 Samuel 12:16 Lit. David
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