Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
However, because of what you have done, you have given the Lord's enemies a reason to mock and speak evil of Him. Therefore, the child that has been born to you will certainly die.
The writer is explaining that David's sin has damaged God's reputation among unbelievers, and as a consequence, his newborn son will die.
📚 Historical Context
This is the prophet Nathan speaking to King David after confronting him about his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. David had repented, but Nathan explains that the public nature of his sins had given Israel's enemies ammunition to mock God and His people. The child referenced is the son born from David's affair with Bathsheba.
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