2 Samuel 12:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

His officials said, “What are you doing? You went without eating and cried for your son while he was alive! But now that he's dead, you're up and eating.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:20

David got up off the floor; he took a bath, combed his hair, and dressed. He went into the LORD's tent and worshipped, then he went back home. David asked for something to eat, and when his servants brought him some food, he ate it.

2 Samuel 12:22

David answered: While he was still alive, I went without food and cried because there was still hope. I said to myself, “Who knows? Perhaps the LORD will have pity on me and let the child live.”

2 Kings 20:3

“Don't forget that I have been faithful to you, LORD. I have obeyed you with all my heart, and I do whatever you say is right.” After this, he cried hard.

1 Corinthians 2:15

People who are guided by the Spirit can make all kinds of judgments, but they cannot be judged by others.