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The elders of his house arose, [and stood] beside him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
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A King's Deep Sorrow
Commentators note that David's intense grief was remarkable for a king of that era. His refusal to be comforted by his highest officials and his choice to lie on the floor reveal a profound personal sorrow. Scholars suggest this demonstrates both David's tender heart and the depth of his love for Bathsheba.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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