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Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his clothing; and he came into the house of Yahweh, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he ate.
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Worship in the Midst of Loss
Commentators highlight that David's first act after his son's death was not despair, but worship. He arose, cleaned himself, and went to the house of the Lord. Scholars explain this as a profound act of submission to God's sovereign and just will. Instead of bitterness, David acknowledged God's righteousness and accepted His decision, providing a powerful model for responding to painful circumstances.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
Then David arose from the earth From the floor on which he lay:
and washed, and anointed [himself…
Presbyterian
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 …
