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2 Samuel 12:15

2 Samuel 12:15
And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

David therefore besought God for the child,.... Perhaps went into the tabernacle he had built for the ark, and prayed to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 12:15-25

Nathan, having delivered his message, staid not at court, but went home, probably to pray for David, to whom he had been…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 12:15-23

The Death of the Child

15. strake An archaism for struck.Cp. ch. 2Sa 20:10.