2 Samuel 12
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2 Samuel 12:22-23

22He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.’

23But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

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