When the period of mourning was over, David sent for her and brought her to the palace, and she became one of his wives. Then she gave birth to a son. But the Lord was displeased with what David had done.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Bare him a son. —Several months must have passed since the beginning of David’s course of sin, and yet his conscience had…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when the mourning was past
The seven days were at an end, or sooner; for he stayed not ninety days from the deat…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Adulteries often lead to murders, and one wickedness is often covered by another. The beginnings of sin are greatly to be feared, for who knows whe…