2 Samuel 12:19

Modern English Version

When David noticed that his servants were whispering to one another, he perceived that the child was dead. So he asked his servants, “Is the child dead?” They said, “He is dead.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:18

The child died on the seventh day, and the servants of David were afraid to tell him that the child had died. They said, “Behold, while the child was yet alive, we would speak to him, but he would not acknowledge our voices. Now how can we say to him, ‘The child is dead’? He may do harm.”

2 Samuel 12:20

So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his garments. Then he entered the house of the Lord and worshipped. He then went in to his own house. When he asked, they set down food for him and ate.

2 Samuel 13:39

Then King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled over the death of Amnon.

1 Thessalonians 4:13

But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who have no hope.