2 Samuel 12:23

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:23

BSB
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
AKJV
But now he is dead, why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
CPDV
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Would I be able to bring him back anymore? Instead, I will go to him. Yet truly, he will not return to me."
ERV
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
NHEB
But now he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."
SMT
And now he died, wherefore thus do I fast? shall I be able to yet turn him back? I go to him, and he will not turn back to me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:23

ButnowheisdeadH4191VerbwhereforeshouldIfastH6684VerbcanH3201VerbIbringhimbackagainH7725VerbIshallgoH1980VerbtohimbutheshallnotreturnH7725Verbtome

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 12:23
Summary
David acknowledges death's permanence and afterlife reunion
Place
Jerusalem
Event
David reflects on death's finality
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom