20 So David arose from the ground, washed and aanointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and bworshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate.
21 Then his servants said to him, “What is this that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while he was alive, but when the child died, you arose and ate food.”
22 And he said, “While the child was alive, I fasted and wept; afor I said, ‘Who can tell whether1 the Lord will be gracious to me, that the child may live?’
23 But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go ato him, but bhe shall not return to me.”
Solomon Is Born
24 Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So ashe bore a son, and bhe called his name Solomon. Now the Lord loved him,
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Topical Studies for 2 Samuel 12:22:
Lord {Forerunner Commentary}
Lord {Nave's Topical Bible}
Will {Forerunner Commentary}
Will {Nave's Topical Bible}
Other topical entries containing 2 Samuel 12:22:
Bereavement {Nave's Topical Bible}
Afflictions and adversities {Nave's Topical Bible}
Prayer {Nave's Topical Bible}
Afflicted Saints {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
Children {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
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