2 Samuel 12:23
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
Context
This verse from 2 Samuel Chapter 12 connects to 5 cross-references. Nathan confronts David with the parable of the rich man who takes a poor man's only lamb; David condemns the man, and Nathan declares 'You are the man.' God forgives David's sin but pronounces that the sword will never leave …
Other Translations
But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.
and now, he hath died, why <FI>is<Fi> this--I fast? am I able to bring him back again? I am going unto him, and he doth not turn back unto me.'
But now that the child is dead there is no reason for me to go without food; am I able to make him come back to life? I will go to him, but he will never come back to me.
Cross References
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I …
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and …