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2 Samuel 12:20-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Samuel 12:20-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 Then David rose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes. He went into the house of the Lord and worshiped; he then went to his own house, and when he asked, they set food before him, and he ate.(A) 21 Then his servants said to him, “What is this thing that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while it was alive, but when the child died, you rose and ate food.” 22 He said, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me, and the child may live.’(B) 23 But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.”(C)
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2 Samuel 12:20-23
New International Version
2 Samuel 12:20-23
New International Version
20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed,(A) put on lotions and changed his clothes,(B) he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they served him food, and he ate.
21 His attendants asked him, “Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept,(C) but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat!”
22 He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows?(D) The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’(E) 23 But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him,(F) but he will not return to me.”(G)
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