2 Samuel 12:14

14 But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for[a] the LORD, the son born to you will die.”

2 Samuel 12:14 in Other Translations

KJV
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.
ESV
14 Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die."
NLT
14 Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD by doing this, your child will die.”
MSG
14 But because of your blasphemous behavior, the son born to you will die."
CSB
14 However, because you treated the Lord with such contempt in this matter, the son born to you will die."

2 Samuel 12:14 In-Context

12 You did it in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’ ”
13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” Nathan replied, “The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.
14 But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die.”
15 After Nathan had gone home, the LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill.
16 David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Isaiah 52:5; Romans 2:24

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. An ancient Hebrew scribal tradition; Masoretic Text "for the enemies of"
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