2 Samuel 12:21

Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:21

BSB
"What is this you have done?" his servants asked. "While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but when he died, you got up and ate."
AKJV
Then said his servants to him, What thing is this that you have done? you did fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, you did rise and eat bread.
CPDV
But his servants said to him: "What is this word that you have done? You fasted and were weeping, on behalf of the infant, while he was still alive. But when the boy was dead, you arose and ate bread."
ERV
Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.
NHEB
Then his servants said to him, "What is this that you have done? You fasted and wept and kept vigil for the child while he was alive; but when the child was dead, you rose up and ate bread."
SMT
And his servants will say to him, What this word which thou didst? for sake of the child living thou didst fast and weep, and when the child died thou didst rise and thou wilt eat bread.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:21

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Overview of 2 Samuel 12:21
Summary
Servants question king's changed behavior after bereavement
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Servants question David's conduct
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative