Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die.” New Living Translation Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD by doing this, your child will die.” English Standard Version Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die.” Berean Standard Bible Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.” Berean Literal Bible Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of YHWH by this deed, also the son born to you will surely die.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die.” New American Standard Bible However, since by this deed you have shown utter disrespect for the LORD, the child himself who is born to you shall certainly die.” NASB 1995 “However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die.” NASB 1977 “However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die.” Legacy Standard Bible However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of Yahweh to blaspheme, the son also that is born to you shall surely die.” Amplified Bible Nevertheless, because by this deed you have given [a great] opportunity to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme [Him], the son that is born to you shall certainly die.” Berean Annotated Bible Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die. Christian Standard Bible However, because you treated the LORD with such contempt in this matter, the son born to you will die.” Holman Christian Standard Bible However, because you treated the LORD with such contempt in this matter, the son born to you will die.” American Standard Version Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation But since you have shown total contempt for the LORD by this affair, the son that is born to you must die." Good News Translation But because you have shown such contempt for the LORD in doing this, your child will die." International Standard Version Nevertheless, because you have despised the LORD's enemies with utter contempt, the son born to you will most certainly die." NET Bible Nonetheless, because you have treated the LORD with such contempt in this matter, the son who has been born to you will certainly die." New Heart English Bible However, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the child also who is born to you shall surely die." Webster's Bible Translation But, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to thee shall surely die. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.” World English Bible However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to Yahweh’s enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you will surely die.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiononly, because you have caused the enemies of YHWH to greatly despise by this thing, also—the son who is born to you surely dies.” Berean Literal Bible Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of YHWH by this deed, also the son born to you will surely die.” Young's Literal Translation only, because thou hast caused the enemies of Jehovah greatly to despise by this thing, also the son who is born to thee doth surely die.' Smith's Literal Translation Only that despising, thou didst cause the enemies of Jehovah to despise by this thing, also the son born to thee, dying, shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNevertheless, because thou hast given occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, for this thing, the child that is born to thee, shall surely die. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, because you have given occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, because of this word, the son who was born to you: dying he shall die.” New American Bible but since you have utterly spurned the LORD by this deed, the child born to you will surely die.” New Revised Standard Version Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child that is born to you shall die.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless, because by this deed you have made the enemies of the LORD to boast, the son also that is born to you shall surely die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, because there will be boasting to the enemies of LORD JEHOVAH in this deed, also the son who will be born to you from her shall surely die” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast greatly blasphemed the enemies of the LORD, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Only because thou hast given great occasion of provocation to the enemies of the Lord by this thing, thy son also that is born to thee shall surely die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Loss and Repentance13Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. 14Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.” 15After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill.… Cross References Nevertheless, because by this deed 2 Chronicles 25:16 While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” 2 Kings 21:12-14 this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. / I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. / So I will forsake the remnant of My inheritance and deliver them into the hands of their enemies. And they will become plunder and spoil to all their enemies, 1 Kings 14:10-11 Because of all this, behold, I am bringing disaster on the house of Jeroboam: I will cut off from Jeroboam every male, both slave and free, in Israel; I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns up dung until it is gone! / Anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.’ For the LORD has spoken. you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” Numbers 15:31 He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. the son born to you will surely die.” 1 Kings 14:12-13 As for you, get up and go home. When your feet enter the city, the child will die. / All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. For this is the only one belonging to Jeroboam who will receive a proper burial, because only in him has the LORD, the God of Israel, found any good in the house of Jeroboam. 1 Kings 14:17-18 Then Jeroboam’s wife got up and departed for Tirzah, and as soon as she stepped over the threshold of the house, the boy died. / And they buried him, and all Israel mourned for him, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servant Ahijah the prophet. Genesis 2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.” Psalm 51:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. … Psalm 32:3-5 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. / For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah / Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. 1 Corinthians 11:31-32 Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. Treasury of Scripture However,, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die. by this deed Nehemiah 5:9 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? Psalm 74:10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever? Isaiah 52:5 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day is blasphemed. the child Psalm 89:31-33 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments; … Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; Proverbs 3:11,12 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: … Jump to Previous Blaspheme Blasphemed Born Child Contempt Death Deed Despise Die Enemies Great Greatly Howbeit However Nevertheless Newly Occasion Overtake Respect Scorned Show Surely Utter UtterlyJump to Next Blaspheme Blasphemed Born Child Contempt Death Deed Despise Die Enemies Great Greatly Howbeit However Nevertheless Newly Occasion Overtake Respect Scorned Show Surely Utter Utterly2 Samuel 12 1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned 15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives 24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah 26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof Nevertheless, because by this deed This phrase refers to the actions of King David, specifically his adultery with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband, Uriah. In the context of ancient Israel, such actions were not only morally reprehensible but also a violation of the Mosaic Law, which David, as king, was expected to uphold. The word "deed" underscores the gravity of his sin, highlighting the deliberate nature of his actions. This serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that leaders are held to a higher standard of accountability (James 3:1). you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD the son born to you will surely die.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who committed adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrated the death of her husband, Uriah. 2. Nathan The prophet sent by God to confront David about his sin. 3. Bathsheba The woman with whom David committed adultery, resulting in the birth of a son. 4. Uriah the Hittite Bathsheba's husband, whom David had killed to cover up his sin. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, serving as the capital of Israel and the center of David's reign. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin is not just a personal failing but an act of contempt against God. Understanding the gravity of sin helps us appreciate the need for repentance and God's grace. Consequences of Sin Even forgiven sin can have lasting consequences. David's experience teaches us that while God forgives, the natural consequences of our actions may still unfold. God's Justice and Mercy God's response to David's sin shows His justice in dealing with sin and His mercy in offering forgiveness and restoration. The Role of Accountability Nathan's confrontation with David highlights the importance of having godly accountability in our lives to help us stay on the right path. Repentance and Restoration True repentance involves acknowledging our sin, seeking God's forgiveness, and turning away from sinful behavior, as demonstrated by David. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 12:14?2. How does 2 Samuel 12:14 illustrate the consequences of sin in our lives? 3. What does David's punishment reveal about God's justice and mercy? 4. How can we apply Nathan's confrontation method when addressing sin in others? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Samuel 12:14 and Hebrews 12:6? 6. How can we seek God's forgiveness and restoration after sinning, like David? 7. Why did God punish David's child for David's sin in 2 Samuel 12:14? 8. How does 2 Samuel 12:14 align with the concept of divine justice? 9. What does 2 Samuel 12:14 reveal about God's character and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 12? 11. What are the main themes in the Book of Matthew? 12. In 2 Samuel 12:24–25, why does Solomon receive special favor and blessing right after the severe judgment on David’s first son with Bathsheba? 13. In 2 Samuel 12:7–14, why would a just God inflict punishment on an innocent child for David’s sin, seemingly contradicting Ezekiel 18:20? 14. What does the Bible say about adultery and offspring? What Does 2 Samuel 12:14 Mean Nevertheless• Nathan has just declared, “The LORD has taken away your sin; you will not die.” (2 Samuel 12:13). • Even with forgiveness, God enforces consequences. Numbers 14:20-23 shows Israel forgiven yet barred from Canaan; Hebrews 12:6 reminds, “The Lord disciplines the one He loves.” • “Nevertheless” signals a line God will not cross—His justice stands alongside His mercy (Galatians 6:7-8). Because by this deed • The “deed” is David’s chain of sins recorded in 2 Samuel 11—lust, adultery, deception, and the arranged death of Uriah. • 2 Samuel 12:9 had spelled it out: “Why have you despised the word of the LORD by doing evil in His sight?” • Scripture pairs sinful deed and inevitable result: “When sin is full-grown, it gives birth to death” (James 1:15). You have shown utter contempt • David’s actions treated God’s holy standard as negligible. Proverbs 13:13 warns, “He who despises the word will be destroyed.” • 1 Samuel 2:30 records God’s maxim: “Those who honor Me I will honor, but those who despise Me will be disdained.” • Sin is never private; it slanders God before people (2 Samuel 12:14b) and angels (Ephesians 3:10). For the word of the LORD • The “word” is God’s revealed law David knew well (Psalm 19:7-11; Psalm 119:11). • To trample that word is to trample God Himself (John 14:23). • 2 Timothy 3:16 states every Scripture is “God-breathed,” so its violation cannot be brushed aside. The son born to you • The unnamed infant, though personally innocent, belongs to David’s household; covenant headship means choices of leaders ripple outward (Exodus 20:5; Romans 5:12). • His brief life will highlight the gravity of David’s sin and the cost of redemption history. • David later acknowledged God’s sovereignty: “I will go to him, but he will not return to me” (2 Samuel 12:23). Will surely die • God’s verdict is unambiguous; “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). • The child’s death becomes a public sign that God’s holiness cannot be mocked. • Yet even here mercy glimmers: after the child’s passing, Bathsheba bears Solomon, and “the LORD loved him” (2 Samuel 12:24-25), proving discipline aims at restoration, not destruction. summary 2 Samuel 12:14 marries forgiveness with consequence. David’s forgiven heart still faces the serious fallout of despising God’s word. The verse underscores that God’s law is not a casual suggestion; contempt for it invites painful, even tragic, discipline. The infant’s death, heartbreaking as it is, teaches that sin’s price is real, public, and proportionate to God’s holiness. Yet the narrative shortly turns toward hope in Solomon, assuring us that God’s corrective justice always serves His larger redemptive purpose. (14) Thou hast given great occasion.--Although David was forgiven, yet since his sin had brought great scandal on the church, it was necessary that he should suffer publicly the consequences of that sin. We can see that this was especially important in David's case, both for the vindication of God's justice, and to destroy the hope that other sins also might go unpunished; yet it is not to be forgotten that the effect of sin generally is similar. The far greater part of David's sufferings were from what are called "the natural consequences" of his sin, i.e., from consequences which flowed from it under the immutable laws of the world's moral government. These laws are always in force, and bring home the earthly consequences of sin, however the sinner may have repented and been forgiven.The child also that is born.--The death of a little infant in the harem of a great Oriental monarch might seem of small significance, and but a light punishment; David, however, saw it in its true light--as an evidence of God's unalterable purpose, and a sign of the greater judgments that must come upon him. The people also, no doubt, saw and felt the appropriateness of this punishment. Verse 14. - Thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme; Hebrew, thou hast made the enemies of Jehovah to despise; that is, to despise Jehovah's government, the theocracy, of which David was the visible head and earthly representative. Jehovah's enemies are not the heathen, but Israelitish unbelievers, who would scoff at all religion when one in David's position fell into terrible open sin. But the death of the adulterous offspring of David and Bathsheba would prove to these irreligious men that Jehovah's righteous rule could reach and punish the king himself, and would thus vindicate his justice from their reproach.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nevertheless,אֶ֗פֶס (’e·p̄es) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 657: Cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction by הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that this deed בַּדָּבָ֖ר (bad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause you have treated נִאַ֙צְתָּ֙ (ni·’aṣ·tā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5006: To spurn, treat with contempt the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with utter contempt, נִאֵ֤ץ (ni·’êṣ) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 5006: To spurn, treat with contempt the son הַבֵּ֛ן (hab·bên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son born הַיִּלּ֥וֹד (hay·yil·lō·wḏ) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3209: Born to you לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew will surely מ֥וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill die.” יָמֽוּת׃ (yā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links 2 Samuel 12:14 NIV2 Samuel 12:14 NLT 2 Samuel 12:14 ESV 2 Samuel 12:14 NASB 2 Samuel 12:14 KJV 2 Samuel 12:14 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 12:14 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 12:14 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 12:14 French Bible 2 Samuel 12:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 12:14 However because by this deed you have (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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