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Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thou hast given great occasion. —Although David was forgiven, yet because his sin had brought great scandal on the church, it was necessar…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Howbeit, because by this deed
This complicated wickedne , adultery with Bathsheba, and the murder of her husband, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God will not permit his people to continue in sin. Through this parable, Nathan drew from David a sentence against himself. There is a great need f…

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