2 Samuel 12:16 Meaning and Explanation
“David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.”
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What Does 2 Samuel 12:16 Mean?
David does not resign himself. He besought God, fasting, lying on the bare earth through the night. The king lays aside his crown and comfort and becomes a pleading father, throwing himself wholly on God's mercy.
Here is faith that prays even when the word seems against it. David had heard the sentence, yet he appeals, because he knows the LORD is gracious and free. There is no contradiction in submitting to God's will while pouring out our hearts for what we long for. Prayer like this is not denial; it is the soul casting itself, undefended, upon the compassion of God.
2 Samuel 12:16 in the Original Language
tsum (צוּם), 'fasted' -- to abstain from food in earnest seeking; the body joining the soul's plea before God.
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What does 2 Samuel 12:16 mean?
David pleads with God for the child, fasting and lying all night on the ground.