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Bibliographical Information
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 12". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gbc/2-samuel-12.html. 2021.
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 12". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://studylight.org/
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Verse 20
2 Samuel 12:20
David went first to the house of the Lord before eating.
Verse 21
2 Samuel 12:21
weep -- see "wept" next verse. 2 Samuel 12:22
Verse 22
2 Samuel 12:22
Wept -- Psalms 51:3 "my sin is ever before me" The practice of "tear bottles" is suggested here. cf. Psalms 56:8 KJV, ESV, NASB, RSV
For the practice of "tear bottles" see note on Psalms 56:8.
Verse 23
I shall go to him . . [For note on eternal life . . See note at Romans 2:7.]