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But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; and David said to his servants, Is the child dead? They said, He is dead.

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Submission in Grief

Matthew Henry highlights that David's response models patient submission to God's will. After earnestly praying while the child lived, David immediately accepted the outcome once it was clear. This teaches that the path to comfort and restoration is to cheerfully resign our desires and loved ones to God's sovereign care.

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2 Samuel

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 12:19

17th Century

Pastor

And when David saw that his servants whispered
For they said the above to one another with a low voice, that he migh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 12:15–25

17th Century

Minister

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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