2Sa 12:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 12:1-31: 12:1-31 Chapter 12 expands on the last phrase of 11:27 . 12:1 The Lord sent Nathan to David at least nine months after his adulterous sin. • This story is a rare Old Testament instance of a parable (see also Judg 9:8-15 ). Such stories can be effective for communicating truth. • David was rich in the royal treasures he possessed, the number of wives he had, and all the promises of God for his future. Uriah by contrast was poor : he had one wife, one home, and no lineage.

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‏ 2 Samuel 12:1

Summary for 2Sam 12:1-31: 12:1-31 ^a Chapter 12 expands on the last phrase of 11:27 ^b. 12:1 ^c The Lord sent Nathan to David at least nine months after his adulterous sin.

• This story is a rare Old Testament instance of a parable (see also Judg 9:8-15 ^d). Such stories can be effective for communicating truth.

• David was rich in the royal treasures he possessed, the number of wives he had, and all the promises of God for his future. Uriah by contrast was poor: he had one wife, one home, and no lineage.