2 Samuel 12:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the LORD.' And Nathan said to David, 'The LORD has also taken away your sin; you will not die.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows David confessing his sin to God through Nathan the prophet, and receiving God's forgiveness and mercy.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, King David, who was the ruler of Israel, had committed adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrated the death of her husband Uriah in battle to hide his sin. God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David with a parable that revealed the gravity of his actions, leading to David's immediate confession. This event highlights the accountability of leaders under God's law and the role of prophets in calling people to repentance.

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