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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The death of an infant child born to one of the many wives of an ancient king would generally have been a matter of little concern to the father. D…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Implored God for the child. —It is hardly necessary to say that this does not imply any lack of submissiveness to God’s will on Da…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

David therefore besought God for the child
Perhaps went into the tabernacle he had built for the ark, and prayed to …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David now penned the 51st Psalm, in which, though he had been assured that his sin was pardoned, he prays earnestly for pardon and greatly laments …

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