2 Samuel 12:1

And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:1

BSB

Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived, he said, "There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.

AKJV

And the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

CPDV

Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And when he had come to him, he said to him: "Two men were in one city: one wealthy, and the other poor.

ERV

And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

NHEB

The LORD sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, "There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.

SMT

And Jehovah will send Nathan to David. And he will come in to him and say to him, Two men were in one city; one rich and one poor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:1

AndtheLORDH3068Proper Name sentH7971Verb NathanH5416Proper Name MasculineuntoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineAndhecameH935VerbuntohimandsaidH559VerbuntohimThereweretwoH8147Noun menH582Noun MasculineinoneH259Adjective cityH5892Noun MasculinetheoneH259Adjective richH6223andtheotherH259Adjective poorH7326Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 12:1

Summary

Nathan tells parable about rich and poor

Place

David's court

Event

Nathan begins parable narrative

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC