12:7,8
Nathan now comes to the punchline, “You are the man!” What David had done was just like the actions of the rich man in the parable. David had all sorts of riches, including several wives. Uriah had one wife (and was therefore living according to God’s ways, unlike David in this regard), yet he had taken Uriah’s wife when he fancied her. And this was after God had looked after David, reducing him from the hand of Saul, and anointing him king over Israel. God had blessed David in all sorts of ways.
12:9,10
The Law instructed Kings not to have many wives, David had despised the word of the Lord, and so had despised God. David had arranged things so that Uriah would be killed, but God holds him directly responsible. We should note again that God quite clearly holds David responsible. Anyone who tries to argue that the Bible somehow holds Bathsheba responsible for tempting David is talking absolute nonsense. David’s actions would have severe consequences, both immediately and in the long term. “The sword shall never depart from your house”. Sin is a very serious business.
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