And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 12 of 2 Samuel. Nathan explains the consequences of David’s sin: although God had given him abundance and authority, David took Uriah’s wife and caused his death. The announced judgment affects the king’s own household and shows that the ruler’s private sin will have public consequences. David acknowledges his sin, but forgiveness does not mean the absence of historical consequences. The text holds two truths together: God can forgive the repentant sinner while also disciplining the consequences of his actions.
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Compare 2 Samuel 12:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da sprach David zu Nathan: Ich habe gesündigt wider den HERRN. Nathan sprach zu David: So hat auch der HERR deine Sünde weggenommen; du wirst nicht sterben.
Entonces dijo David a Nathán: Pequé contra Jehová. Y Nathán dijo a David: También Jehová ha remitido tu pecado: no morirás.
David dit à Nathan: J'ai péché contre l'Eternel! Et Nathan dit à David: L'Eternel pardonne ton péché, tu ne mourras point.
Allora Davide disse a Natan: Io ho peccato contro al Signore. E Natan disse a Davide: Il Signore altresì ha fatto passare il tuo peccato; tu non morrai.
Então disse Davi a Natã: Pequei contra o SENHOR. E disse Natã a Davi: Também o SENHOR perdoou o teu pecado; não morrerás.
大衛 對 拿單 說:「我得罪耶和華了!」 拿單 說:「耶和華已經除去你的罪,你必不至於死。
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