II Samuel 11:2-5, 14-18, 26-27; 12:13-15

The text before provides a picture of David’s sin (II Samuel 11) and a partial picture of the manner in which the Lord chose to deal with David (12:13-15). Space does not permit a full discussion of the punishment which would fall upon David.

The prophet Nathan made it known to David that the sword would never depart from his house and that God would cause David’s house to…