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David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 12 of 2 Samuel. The son born to Bathsheba becomes gravely ill. David fasts, lies on the ground, and pleads for his life, but after the child dies he changes his behavior and explains that he cannot bring him back. The scene expresses a father’s grief and, at the same time, acceptance of divine sovereignty. The child’s death is not presented as a simple formula explaining all suffering, but as part of the specific consequence announced by Nathan within the narrative.
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Compare 2 Samuel 12:16 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.
Deutsch · L1912 Und David suchte Gott um des Knäbleins willen und fastete und ging hinein und lag über Nacht auf der Erde.
Español · RVR1909 Entonces rogó David a Dios por el niño; y ayunó David, recogiose, y pasó la noche acostado en tierra.
Español · NTBT David buscó a Dios por el niño. Ayunó, entró y pasó la noche acostado en el suelo.
Français · LSG David pria Dieu pour l'enfant, et jeûna; et quand il rentra, il passa la nuit couché par terre.
Italiano · DIO1885 E Davide fece richiesta a Dio per lo fanciullo, e digiunò, e venne, e passò la notte giacendo in terra.
Português · ARC E buscou Davi a Deus pela criança; e jejuou Davi, e entrou, e passou a noite prostrado sobre a terra.
中文 · RCUV 大衛 為這孩子懇求上帝。 大衛 刻苦禁食，到裏面去，躺在地上過夜。
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