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
And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and …
The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I …
He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.