2 Samuel 12:21
“Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, while the child was yet alive,.... And so there was hope it might be continued:
I fasted and wept; or…
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.