Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. New Living Translation After Nathan returned to his home, the LORD sent a deadly illness to the child of David and Uriah’s wife. English Standard Version Then Nathan went to his house. And the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he became sick. Berean Standard Bible After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. Berean Literal Bible And Nathan departed to his house. And YHWH struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and he became ill. King James Bible And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. New King James Version Then Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and it became ill. New American Standard Bible Then Nathan went to his house. Later the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, so that he was very sick. NASB 1995 So Nathan went to his house. Then the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, so that he was very sick. NASB 1977 So Nathan went to his house. Legacy Standard Bible And Nathan went to his house. Then Yahweh smote the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, so that he was very sick. Amplified Bible Then Nathan went [back] to his home. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s widow bore to David, and he was very sick. Berean Annotated Bible After Nathan (giver) had gone home, the LORD {YHWH} struck the child that Uriah’s (YHWH is my light) wife had borne to David (beloved), and he became ill. Christian Standard Bible Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the baby that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became deathly ill. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the baby that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. American Standard Version And Nathan departed unto his house. And Jehovah struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. Contemporary English Version Then Nathan went back home. The LORD made David's young son very sick. English Revised Version And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Nathan went home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife had given birth to for David so that the child became sick. Good News Translation Then Nathan went home. The LORD caused the child that Uriah's wife had borne to David to become very sick. International Standard Version Then Nathan went home. After this, the LORD afflicted the child that Uriah's wife had born to David, and the child became very ill. NET Bible Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill. New Heart English Bible Then Nathan went to his home. And God struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. Webster's Bible Translation And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. World English Bible Then Nathan departed to his house. Yahweh struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he was very sick. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Nathan goes to his house, and YHWH strikes the boy, whom the wife of Uriah has borne to David, and it is incurable; Berean Literal Bible And Nathan departed to his house. And YHWH struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and he became ill. Young's Literal Translation And Nathan goeth unto his house, and Jehovah smiteth the lad, whom the wife of Uriah hath born to David, and it is incurable; Smith's Literal Translation And Nathan will go to his house. And Jehovah will strike the child which Uriah's wife bare to David and he will be sick. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Nathan returned to his house. The Lord also struck the child which the wife of Urias had borne to David, and his life was despaired of. Catholic Public Domain Version And Nathan returned to his own house. And the Lord struck the little one, whom the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and he was despaired of. New American Bible Then Nathan returned to his house. The LORD struck the child that the wife of Uriah had borne to David, and it became desperately ill. New Revised Standard Version Then Nathan went to his house. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and it became very ill. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nathan went to his house. And the LORD struck the child that the wife of Uriah the Hittite bore to David, and it was very sick. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Nathan went to his house, and LORD JEHOVAH struck the boy whom the wife of Uriah the Khitite delivered to David, and he was sick OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore unto David, and it was very sick. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Nathan departed to his house. And the Lord smote the child, which the wife of Urias the Chettite bore to David, and it was ill. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Loss and Repentance…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. 16David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.… Cross References After Nathan had gone home, 1 Samuel 15:34 Then Samuel went to Ramah, but Saul went up to his home in Gibeah of Saul. Genesis 18:33 When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home. Judges 13:20 When the flame went up from the altar to the sky, the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell facedown to the ground. the LORD struck the child 1 Samuel 25:38 About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead. Exodus 12:29 Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. 2 Kings 19:35 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, 1 Chronicles 3:5 and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. 1 Kings 1:11 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? and he became ill. 1 Kings 14:1 At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill, 1 Kings 17:17 Later, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill, and his sickness grew worse and worse, until no breath remained in him. 2 Kings 4:19 “My head! My head!” he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.” Psalm 51:1-19 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 32:1-5 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. / When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. … 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. 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. Treasury of Scripture And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick. struck the child Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. 1 Samuel 25:38 And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died. 1 Samuel 26:10 David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish. Jump to Previous Bare Bore Born Borne Child David David's Departed Hand Home House Ill Incurable Lad Nathan Sick Smiteth Smote Struck Uriah Uriah's WifeJump to Next Bare Bore Born Borne Child David David's Departed Hand Home House Ill Incurable Lad Nathan Sick Smiteth Smote Struck Uriah Uriah's Wife2 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 After Nathan had gone home Nathan the prophet had just delivered a message of judgment and repentance to King David regarding his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. Nathan's departure signifies the completion of his prophetic duty. This moment underscores the role of prophets as messengers of God, who deliver His word and then leave the outcome to God. It also highlights the gravity of David's sin and the seriousness with which God addresses it. the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David and he became ill Persons / Places / Events 1. NathanA prophet who served during the reign of King David. He was sent by God to confront David about his sin with Bathsheba. 2. David The King of Israel, known for his heart for God but also for his significant moral failings, including his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. 3. Bathsheba Initially referred to as "Uriah’s wife," she became David's wife after the death of her husband. She bore David a son who became ill as a consequence of David's sin. 4. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is actively involved in the events of Israel and holds David accountable for his actions. 5. The Child The unnamed son of David and Bathsheba, who becomes ill as a direct consequence of David's sin. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has real and often severe consequences, not only for the sinner but also for those around them. David's actions led to the suffering of his child. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and punishes sin, He is also merciful. David's life and future were spared, and he was given the opportunity to repent. The Role of Prophets Nathan's confrontation of David highlights the importance of accountability and the role of spiritual leaders in guiding others back to righteousness. Repentance and Restoration True repentance involves acknowledging one's sin, seeking God's forgiveness, and accepting the consequences. David's life demonstrates the possibility of restoration after repentance. The Impact of Leadership As a leader, David's personal failings had national implications, reminding us of the responsibility that comes with leadership. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 12:15?2. How does 2 Samuel 12:15 demonstrate God's justice and mercy simultaneously? 3. What lessons can we learn about repentance from David's experience in 2 Samuel 12? 4. How does David's response to his child's illness reflect his faith in God? 5. In what ways can we apply David's humility in our own lives today? 6. How does this verse connect to the theme of consequences for sin in Scripture? 7. Why did God allow David's child to die in 2 Samuel 12:15? 8. How does 2 Samuel 12:15 reflect on God's justice and mercy? 9. What is the theological significance of the child's death in 2 Samuel 12:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 12? 11. In 2 Samuel 12:15–23, how can the moral or spiritual purpose of the child’s death be reconciled with the idea of a loving and merciful God? 12. Why does God allow children to die? 13. What causes infant mortality? 14. If David wrote Psalm 38, is there historical or archaeological evidence supporting his severe affliction described here? What Does 2 Samuel 12:15 Mean After Nathan had gone homeNathan’s mission was to confront David with God’s truth (2 Samuel 12:1–14). Once the prophet delivered the message, “David said to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the LORD’” (v. 13), and Nathan departed. His exit signals that the judgment David had just heard was settled; no more debate or negotiation remained (cf. 1 Samuel 15:24–31, where Samuel likewise turned to leave Saul after pronouncing God’s verdict). The scene reminds us that when God’s word is spoken, response is required; procrastination only deepens consequences (Psalm 32:3–5; James 1:22). the LORD struck the child Scripture states plainly and literally that God Himself acted: “the LORD struck.” His holiness demands that sin be judged (Exodus 34:7). • Sovereign action: As in Deuteronomy 32:39—“I put to death and I bring to life”—the Lord controls life’s boundaries. • Purposeful discipline: Hebrews 12:6 affirms, “The Lord disciplines the one He loves,” showing discipline flows from covenant love, not caprice (see also 2 Samuel 7:14). • Public consequence: David’s private sin produced a public display of God’s justice, warning Israel that the king is not above God’s law (Deuteronomy 17:18–20; 1 Samuel 12:14–15). that Uriah’s wife had borne to David The Spirit deliberately calls Bathsheba “Uriah’s wife” even after her marriage to David (cf. Matthew 1:6). The wording keeps David’s adultery and Uriah’s murder front-and-center (2 Samuel 11:14–17, 27). • Sin remembered: Though forgiven (2 Samuel 12:13), the historical fact remains; forgiveness removes guilt but not necessarily all earthly fallout. • Covenant accountability: Leaders’ sins carry wider repercussions (Numbers 20:12; Luke 12:48). • Grace in the lineage: Remarkably, God will later grant David and Bathsheba another son, Solomon, through whom Messiah comes (2 Samuel 12:24–25), showing mercy triumphing over judgment for those who repent. and he became ill. The child’s sickness unfolds the cost of sin touching the innocent, a sobering reality echoed in Exodus 20:5, where consequences visit succeeding generations. • Human grief: David’s fasting and night-long prayers (vv. 16–17) display a broken father pleading for mercy, modeling genuine repentance (Psalm 51:1–4). • Temporal vs. eternal: God sometimes allows pain now to steer hearts toward eternal priorities (2 Corinthians 4:17). • Hope beyond death: David’s later words, “I will go to him, but he will not return to me” (v. 23), reveal confidence that covenant mercy ultimately gathers the redeemed, encouraging believers that earthly losses are not final (2 Corinthians 5:8). summary 2 Samuel 12:15 shows that once Nathan’s prophetic confrontation ended, God enacted a just and literal judgment: He struck the child born from David’s adultery with illness. The verse highlights God’s sovereign right to discipline, reinforces the gravity of sin—even forgiven sin—and reminds us that consequences can reach beyond the offender. Yet the broader passage also displays God’s readiness to restore the repentant and weave His redemptive plan through human failure, pointing ahead to the ultimate Son of David who bears sin’s penalty and offers eternal hope. Hebrew After Nathanנָתָ֖ן (nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites had gone וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk home, בֵּית֑וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel struck וַיִּגֹּ֣ף (way·yig·gōp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict the child הַיֶּ֜לֶד (hay·ye·leḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Uriah’s אוּרִיָּ֛ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites wife אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female had borne יָלְדָ֧ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage to David, לְדָוִ֖ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and he became ill. וַיֵּאָנַֽשׁ׃ (way·yê·’ā·naš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 605: To be frail, feeble, melancholy Links 2 Samuel 12:15 NIV2 Samuel 12:15 NLT 2 Samuel 12:15 ESV 2 Samuel 12:15 NASB 2 Samuel 12:15 KJV 2 Samuel 12:15 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 12:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 12:15 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 12:15 French Bible 2 Samuel 12:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 12:15 Nathan departed to his house (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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