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
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David had committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for her husband Uriah's death to cover up his sin, leading to God's displeasure. The prophet Nathan was sent to confront David about his actions, explaining that this grave misconduct would give Israel's enemies reason to blaspheme God. As a direct consequence, Nathan declared that the child born from David's union with Bathsheba would die, highlighting the seriousness of sin in the eyes of the Lord.
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