2 Samuel 12:15 net — Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very…

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"Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill."

— 2 Samuel 12:15, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 12 — Context

12

Although you have acted in secret, I will do this thing before all Israel, and in broad daylight.’”

13

Then David exclaimed to Nathan,“I have sinned against the LORD!” Nathan replied to David,“Yes, and the LORD has forgiven your sin. You are not going to die.

14

Nonetheless, because you have treated the LORD with such contempt in this matter, the son who has been born to you will certainly die.”

15

Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill.

16

Then David prayed to God for the child and fasted. He would even go and spend the night lying on the ground.

17

The elders of his house stood over him and tried to lift him from the ground, but he was unwilling, and refused to eat food with them.

18

On the seventh day the child died. But the servants of David were afraid to inform him that the child had died, for they said,“While the child was still alive he would not listen to us when we spoke to him. How can we tell him that the child is dead? He will do himself harm!”

2 Samuel 12:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 12:15 say?
2 Samuel 12:15 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill.”
Where is 2 Samuel 12:15 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 12:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 15.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 12:15.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 12:15 in?
2 Samuel 12:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 12:15?
2 Samuel 12:15 reads (NET): “Then Nathan went to his home. The LORD struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and the child became very ill.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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