2 Samuel 12:16

“David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.”

"David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth." - 2 Samuel 12:16
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What does 2 Samuel 12:16 mean?

2 Samuel 12:16 (KJV) reads: "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth." This verse comes at a pivotal moment in the story of David, the king of Israel. It follows the prophet Nathan's rebuke of David for his sin…

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Porshing in Intercession: Lessons from David's Fast

In the vivid and often tumultuous narrative of King David’s life, we encounter moments that expose the pinnacle of spiritual desperation. One such moment is captured in 2 Samuel 12:16: "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night…

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A Cry for Mercy: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Samuel 12:16

O Sovereign Lord, creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly approach Your throne of grace today, drawing inspiration from the depths of King David’s anguish as described in the poignant words of 2 Samuel 12:16: "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went…

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2 Samuel 12:16 - "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth."
2 Samuel 16:12 - "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day."
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
"It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day." - 2 Samuel 16:12
2 Samuel 5:12
1 Samuel 2:12
1 Samuel 12:16 - "¶ Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the LORD will do before your eyes."
2 Samuel 12:2 - "The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:"
2 Samuel 12:12 - "For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun."
Samuel 12:16 (FBV) Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.
Samuel 12:16 (FBV) Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.
Samuel 12:16 (FBV) Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.
2 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
Samuel 12:16 (FBV) Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.
2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
2 Samuel 16:14 - "And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there."
1 Samuel 16:12 - "And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he."
1 Samuel 2:12 - "¶ Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD."
2 Samuel 12:26 - "And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city."
2 Samuel 16:16 - "And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king."
1 Samuel 16:2 - "And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD."
2 Samuel 16:20 - "¶ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do."
2 Samuel 12:29 - "And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it."
2 Kings 12:16 - "The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests'."
2 Samuel 16:17 - "And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?"
Samuel 12:16 (FBV) Now stand still and watch what the Lord is going to do, right before your very eyes.
2 Samuel 23:12 - "But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory."