2 Samuel 12:19

Good News Translation

When David noticed them whispering to each other, he realized that the child had died. So he asked them, “Is the child dead?” “Yes, he is,” they answered.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:18

A week later the child died, and David's officials were afraid to tell him the news. They said, “While the child was living, David wouldn't answer us when we spoke to him. How can we tell him that his child is dead? He might do himself some harm!”

2 Samuel 12:20

David got up from the floor, took a bath, combed his hair, and changed his clothes. Then he went and worshiped in the house of the Lord. When he returned to the palace, he asked for food and ate it as soon as it was served.

2 Samuel 13:39

but when he got over Amnon's death, he was filled with longing for his son Absalom.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Our friends, we want you to know the truth about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope.