Bible Commentaries
2 Samuel 12

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.]