2 Samuel 12

The Lord sends Nathan the prophet to reprove David; which he does by means of a curious parable, 2 Samuel 12:1-4 . David is led, unknowingly, to pronounce his on condemnation, 2 Samuel 12:5 , 2 Samuel 12:6 . Nathan charges the guilt home on his conscience; and predicts a long train of calamities which should fall on him and his family, 2 Samuel 12:7-12 . David confesses his sin; and Nathan gives him hope of God's mercy, and foretells the death of the child born in adultery, 2 Samuel 12:13 , 2 Samuel 12:14 . The child is taken ill; David fasts and prays for its restoration, 2 Samuel 12:15-17 . On the seventh day the child dies, and David is comforted, 2 Samuel 12:18-24 . Solomon is born of Bath-sheba, 2 Samuel 12:25 , 2 Samuel 12:26 . Joab besieges Rabbah of the Ammonites, takes the city of waters, and sends for David to take Rabbah, 2 Samuel 12:27 , 2 Samuel 12:28 . He comes, takes it, gets much spoil, and puts the inhabitants to hard labor, 2 Samuel 12:29-31 .