2Sa 12:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18-19 : On the seventh day, the child died (2 Samuel 12:18 ). The child was not yet eight days old and therefore not circumcised. David may have seen this as another sign of God's displeasure, but he did not doubt the child's happiness with God, knowing that the benefits of God's promises do not depend on outward signs. David’s servants were afraid to tell him the child was dead, thinking he might be even more upset, so he did not know until he asked them himself (2 Samuel 12:19 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 12:18

v. 18-19: On the seventh day, the child died (2 Samuel 12:18 ^a). The child was not yet eight days old and therefore not circumcised. David may have seen this as another sign of God's displeasure, but he did not doubt the child's happiness with God, knowing that the benefits of God's promises do not depend on outward signs. David’s servants were afraid to tell him the child was dead, thinking he might be even more upset, so he did not know until he asked them himself (2 Samuel 12:19 ^b).