14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 12:14

New International Version

14 But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt forAn ancient Hebrew scribal tradition; Masoretic Text "for the enemies of" the Lord, the son born to you will die."

English Standard Version

14 Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the Lord,Masoretic Text the enemies of the Lord; Dead Sea Scroll the word of the Lord the child who is born to you shall die."

The Message

14 But because of your blasphemous behavior, the son born to you will die."

New King James Version

14 However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die."

New Living Translation

14 Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the Lord by doing this, your child will die."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:14

Commentary on 2 Samuel 12:1-14

(Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14)

God will not suffer his people to lie still in sin. By this parable Nathan drew from David a sentence against himself. Great need there is of prudence in giving reproofs. In his application, he was faithful. He says in plain terms, Thou art the man. God shows how much he hates sin, even in his own people; and wherever he finds it, he will not let it go unpunished. David says not a word to excuse himself or make light of his sin, but freely owns it. When David said, I have sinned, and Nathan perceived that he was a true penitent, he assured him his sin was forgiven. Thou shalt not die: that is, not die eternally, nor be for ever put away from God, as thou wouldest have been, if thou hadst not put away the sin. Though thou shalt all thy days be chastened of the Lord, yet thou shalt not be condemned with the world. There is this great evil in the sins of those who profess religion and relation to God, that they furnish the enemies of God and religion with matter for reproach and blasphemy. And it appears from David's case, that even where pardon is obtained, the Lord will visit the transgression of his people with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes. For one momentary gratification of a vile lust, David had to endure many days and years of extreme distress.