2 Samuel 12:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

David prayed to God for the baby. David refused to eat or drink. He went into his house and stayed there and lay on the ground all night.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:31

King David tore his clothes and lay on the ground. All of David’s officers standing near him also tore their clothes.

Acts 9:9

For three days, Saul could not see; he did not eat or drink.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? Maybe God will stop being angry and change his mind, and we will not be punished.

Isaiah 22:12

So the Lord GOD All-Powerful told the people to cry and mourn for their dead friends. He told them to shave their heads and wear mourning clothes.

Psalm 69:10

When I spend time crying and fasting, they make fun of me.

Psalm 50:15

God says, “Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me.”

1 Kings 21:27

When Ahab heard what Elijah said, he tore his clothes to show how sad he was. Then he put on sackcloth and refused to eat. He even slept in these clothes. He was very sad and upset.

2 Samuel 12:22

David said, “While the baby was still living, I cried and refused to eat because I thought, ‘Who knows? Maybe the Lord will feel sorry for me and let the baby live.’

Isaiah 26:16

Lord, people remember you when they are in trouble. So because of your punishment, we called out to you.

2 Samuel 12:15

Then Nathan went home. And the Lord caused the baby boy who was born to David and Uriah’s wife to become very sick.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this about the people of Jerusalem and about the wall, I sat down and cried. I was very sad. I fasted and prayed to the God of heaven for several days.

Daniel 6:18

Then King Darius went back to his house. He did not eat that night. He did not want anyone to come and entertain him. He could not sleep all night.

Joshua 7:6

When Joshua heard about this, he tore his clothes to show his sadness. He bowed down to the ground before the Holy Box and stayed there until evening. The leaders of Israel did the same thing. They also threw dirt on their heads to show their sadness.

Daniel 9:3

Then I turned to the Lord God. I prayed to him and asked him for help. I did not eat any food. I put ashes on my head and put on the clothes that showed I was sad.