Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ New Living Translation From this time on, your family will live by the sword because you have despised me by taking Uriah’s wife to be your own. English Standard Version Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ Berean Standard Bible Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ King James Bible Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. New King James Version Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ New American Standard Bible Now then, the sword shall never leave your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ NASB 1995 ‘Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ NASB 1977 ‘Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ Legacy Standard Bible So now, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ Amplified Bible Now, therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.’ Christian Standard Bible Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hethite to be your own wife.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Now therefore, the sword will never leave your house because you despised Me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own wife.’” American Standard Version Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. Contemporary English Version "Because you wouldn't obey me and took Uriah's wife for yourself, your family will never live in peace. English Revised Version Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation So warfare will never leave your house because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. Good News Translation Now, in every generation some of your descendants will die a violent death because you have disobeyed me and have taken Uriah's wife. International Standard Version "'Therefore the sword will never leave your household, because you have despised me by taking the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.' Majority Standard Bible Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.? NET Bible So now the sword will never depart from your house. For you have despised me by taking the wife of Uriah the Hittite as your own!' New Heart English Bible Now therefore the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hethite to be your wife.' Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. World English Bible Now therefore the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken Uriah the Hittite’s wife to be your wife.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, the sword does not turn aside from your house for all time, because you have despised Me, and take the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be for a wife for yourself; Young's Literal Translation 'And now, the sword doth not turn aside from thy house unto the age, because thou hast despised Me, and dost take the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be to thee for a wife; Smith's Literal Translation And now the sword shall not depart from thy house even to forever; because that thou didst despise me, and thou wilt take the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be to thee for wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Urias the Hethite to be thy wife. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, the sword shall not withdraw from your house, even perpetually, because you have despised me, and you have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite, so that she may be your wife.’ New American Bible Now, therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. New Revised Standard Version Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house, for you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow therefore the sword shall not depart from your house for ever; because you have despised me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Therefore the sword shall not depart from your house until eternity, because you have wronged me, and you took the wife of Uriah the Khitite that she would be to you a wife OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from thy house; because thou hast despised Me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now therefore the sword shall not depart from thy house for ever, because thou has set me at nought, and thou hast taken the wife of Urias the Chettite, to be thy wife. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nathan Rebukes David…9Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. 10Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ 11This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight.… Cross References Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Romans 13:9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” James 2:11 For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Isaiah 59:7 Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. Jeremiah 7:9 Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, Hosea 4:2 Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Mark 7:21-23 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.” Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” 1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house; because you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife. the sword 2 Samuel 13:28,29 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant… 2 Samuel 18:14,15,33 Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak… 1 Kings 2:23-25 Then king Solomon sware by the LORD, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah have not spoken this word against his own life… because Numbers 11:20 But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt? 1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Malachi 1:6,7 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? … hast taken Genesis 20:3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife. Proverbs 6:32,33 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul… Jump to Previous Age Depart Despised Family Hittite House Respect Sword Turn Turned Uriah Uri'ah Urijah WifeJump to Next Age Depart Despised Family Hittite House Respect Sword Turn Turned Uriah Uri'ah Urijah Wife2 Samuel 12 1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned 15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives 24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah 26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house This phrase is a direct consequence of King David's sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, Uriah. The "sword" symbolizes ongoing conflict and violence, which would plague David's family. Historically, this prophecy is fulfilled through the turmoil and bloodshed within David's household, including the rebellion of his son Absalom and the murder of his son Amnon by another son, Absalom. This reflects the biblical principle of reaping what one sows (Galatians 6:7-8) and serves as a warning about the long-term consequences of sin. because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who committed adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrated the death of her husband, Uriah. 2. Nathan The prophet who confronted David about his sin, delivering God's message of judgment. 3. Uriah the Hittite A loyal soldier in David's army and the husband of Bathsheba, whom David had killed. 4. Bathsheba The woman with whom David committed adultery, leading to a series of tragic events. 5. The House of David Refers to David's family and lineage, which would be affected by the consequences of his sin. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has severe consequences, not only for the individual but also for those around them. David's actions led to turmoil within his family and kingdom. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and punishes sin, He also offers mercy and forgiveness to those who repent, as seen in David's life. The Role of Accountability Nathan's confrontation with David highlights the importance of having people in our lives who can hold us accountable and speak truth into our situations. The Ripple Effect of Sin Our actions can have far-reaching impacts, affecting not just ourselves but also our families and communities. Repentance and Restoration True repentance involves acknowledging sin, seeking forgiveness, and turning away from wrongdoing, leading to spiritual restoration.(10) Shall never depart.--This word, in both its positive and negative forms, for ever and never, is constantly used to express the longest time possible in connection with the subject of which it is used. Here it must mean "as long as David lives;" and the punishment denounced found its realisation in a long succession of woes, from the murder of Amnon to the execution of Adonijah.Verse 10. - The sword shall never depart from thine house; that is, thy crime shall not be expiated by one slaughter, but by many, so that thy punishment shall cease only at thine own death. This sentence was fulfilled in Amnon's murder (2 Samuel 13:28), who had been encouraged in his crime by his father's example. Upon this followed Absalom's rebellion and death (2 Samuel 18:14); and finally, when in his last hours David made Solomon his successor, he knew that he was virtually passing sentence on Adonijah, the eldest of his surviving sons. But what a fearful choice! for had he not done so, then Bathsheba and her four sons would doubtless have been slain, whereas there was some hope that Solomon might spare his brother. That Adonijah was unworthy we gather from the fact that he had ceased to be cohen, and that this office was conferred, after Absalom's rebellion, on Ira the Jairite (2 Samuel 20:26), Solomon being then too young to hold such a position. Until he committed this crime, David's family had probably dwelt in concord, and it was his own wickedness which broke up their unity, and introduced among them strife, mutual hatred, and the shedding of blood. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now, therefore,וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time the sword חֶ֛רֶב (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword will never לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no depart תָס֥וּר (ṯā·sūr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside from your house, מִבֵּיתְךָ֖ (mib·bê·ṯə·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house because עֵ֚קֶב (‘ê·qeḇ) Conjunction Strong's 6118: A heel, the last of anything, result, compensation, on account of you have despised Me בְזִתָ֔נִי (ḇə·zi·ṯā·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 959: To disesteem and have taken וַתִּקַּ֗ח (wat·tiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the wife אֵ֙שֶׁת֙ (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of Uriah אוּרִיָּ֣ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites the Hittite הַחִתִּ֔י (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite to be לִהְי֥וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be your own.’ לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ (lə·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Links 2 Samuel 12:10 NIV2 Samuel 12:10 NLT 2 Samuel 12:10 ESV 2 Samuel 12:10 NASB 2 Samuel 12:10 KJV 2 Samuel 12:10 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 12:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 12:10 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 12:10 French Bible 2 Samuel 12:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 12:10 Now therefore the sword will never depart (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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