2 Samuel 12:16

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:16

BSB

David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.

AKJV

David therefore sought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.

CPDV

And David begged the Lord on behalf of the little one. And David fasted strictly, and entering alone, he lay upon the ground.

ERV

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

NHEB

Then David sought from God on behalf of the child. And David fasted, and went in and lay all night on the ground.

SMT

And David will seek God for the boy, and fast a fast; and he came and passed the night and lay upon the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:16

DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinethereforebesoughtH1245Verb GodH430Noun MasculineforthechildH5288Noun MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine fastedH6685Noun MasculineandwentinH935VerbandlayH7901VerballnightH3885VerbupontheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:16

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 12:16

Summary

David desperately seeks divine mercy through prayer fasting

Place

David's house

Event

David fasts and prays for child

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC