2 Samuel 12:22-23 · Meaning

“David answered, “While the child was alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, ‘Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let him live.’ But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.””

2 SAMUEL 12:22-23 · BEREAN STANDARD BIBLE
01Understand

What 2 Samuel 12:22-23 means.

After his child died, David said, “I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” He grieved with hope of reunion.

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