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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 12 - Introduction

* Nathan's parable-David confesses his sin. (1-14) The birth of Solomon. (15-25) David's severity to the Ammonites. (26-31)

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See also 2 Samuel 12 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _NATHAN'S PARABLE. DAVID CONFESSES HIS GUILT: THE CHILD BORN IN ADULTERY DIES. SOLOMON IS BORN, AND THE CITY OF RABBAH TAKEN._ _Before Christ 1036._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 12 2 Samuel 12:1-6 _Nathan's parable._ Nathan came into. David's presence to tell him a story that brought out a great truth. The story so intrigued David that he was caught in h...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:9 anguish (a-16) Others, 'bewilderment.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XII. We here pass from the story of David’s great and aggravated crimes to that of his deep repentance. Beyond all question Psalms 51 is the expression of his penitence after the visit of Nathan, and...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 12 Nathan is sent to David to charge him with his sin, and convince him of it by a parable, 2 Samuel 12:1; which being accommodated and applied to David's case, brought...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2970. B.C. 1034._ Nathan delivers and applies his parable, 2 Samuel 12:1. David repents and is forgiven, but punished, 2 Samuel 12:13; 2 Samuel 12:14. The sickness and death of the child, with...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Nathans parable of the Ewe lambe, causeth Dauid to be his owne Iudge. 7 Dauid, reproued by Nathan, confesseth his sinne and is pardoned. 15 Dauid mourneth and prayeth for the childe, while it liue...

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