New American Standard Bible 2020
2 Samuel 12:20
20So David got up from the ground, 1washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and 2worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and when he asked, they served him food, and he ate.
2 Samuel 12:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the Lord, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.
- New International Version (NIV)Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then David arose from the earth and washed and anointed himself and changed his clothes. And 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So David arose from the ground, washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate.
Context of 2 Samuel 12:20
18Then it happened on the seventh day that the child died. And David’s servants were afraid to tell him that the child was dead, for they said, “Behold, while the child was still alive, we spoke to him and he did not listen to us. How then can we tell him that the child is dead, since he might do himself harm?” 19But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; so David said to his servants, “Is the child dead?” And they said, “He is dead.” So David got up from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and when he asked, they served him food, and he ate. 21Then his servants said to him, “What is this thing that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while he was alive; but when the child died, you got up and ate food.” 22And 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.’
Read all of 2 Samuel 122 Samuel 12:20 word by word
וַיָּקָם֩ דָּוִ֨ד מֵהָאָ֜רֶץ וַיִּרְחַ֣ץ וַיָּ֗סֶךְ וַיְחַלֵּף֙ שִׂמְלֹתָ֔יו וַיָּבֹ֥א בֵית־יְהוָ֖ה וַיִּשְׁתָּ֑חוּ וַיָּבֹא֙ אֶל־בֵּית֔וֹ וַיִּשְׁאַ֕ל וַיָּשִׂ֥ימוּ ל֛וֹ לֶ֖חֶם וַיֹּאכַֽל׃Read the interlinear
- So Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
- gotקָמָיqûm · (Leb)-kamaiH6965
- from the groundאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: soilH776
- washedרָחַץrâchats · to wash: washH7364
- and changedחָלַףchâlaph · to passH2498
- his clothesשִׂמְלָהώimlâh · mantleH8071
- and he wentבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
- the houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: templeH1004
- of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- to his own houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
- and when he askedשָׁאַלshâ'al shâ'êl · to askH7592
- they servedשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
- him foodלֶ֫חֶםlechem · foodH3899
- and he ateאָכַל'âkal · to eatH398
Cross-references for 2 Samuel 12:20
- Job 1:20Then Job got up, tore his robe, and shaved his head; then he fell to the ground and worshiped.
- Job 2:10But he said to her, “You are speaking as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we actually accept good from God but not accept adversity?” Despite all this, Job did not sin with his lips.
- Psalms 39:9I have become mute, I do not open my mouth, Because it is You who have done it.
- Lamentations 3:39Of what can any living mortal, or any man, Complain in view of his sins?
- Ruth 3:3Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself, and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor; but do not reveal yourself to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
- Ecclesiastes 9:8See that your clothes are white all the time, and that there is no lack of oil on your head.
- 2 Samuel 6:17Now they brought in the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the tent which David had pitched for it; and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord.
- 2 Samuel 7:18Then David the king came in and sat before the Lord, and he said, “Who am I, Lord God, and who are the members of my household, that You have brought me this far?
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 12:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20David arose from the earth, and washed - Bathing, anointing the body, and changing the apparel, are the first outward signs among the Hindoos of coming out of a state of mourning or sickness.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-25Verses 15-25 David now penned the 51st Psalm, in which, though he had been assured that his sin was pardoned, he prays earnestly for pardon, and greatly laments his sin. He was willing to bear the shame of it, to have it ever before him, to be continually upbraided with it. God gives us leave to be earnest with him in prayer for particular blessings, from trust in his power and general mercy, though we have no particular promise to build upon. David…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20The series of actions described here show David resuming normal life activities. That he did so this soon after his son’s death amazed his advisers s (2 Samuel 12:21).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-2315-23. the Lord struck the child ... and it was very sick--The first visible chastisement inflicted on David appeared on the person of that child which was the evidence and monument of his guilt. His domestics were surprised at his conduct, and in explanation of its singularity, it is necessary to remark that the custom in the East is to leave the nearest relative of a deceased person to the full and undisturbed indulgence of his grief, till on the third…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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