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2 Samuel 12:6

Justice

4 And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man’s lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.

5 And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:

And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

7 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

8 And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.

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BSB
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”
KJV
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
WEB
He must restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and because he had no pity!”
ASV
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
DARBY
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
BLB
And for the lamb he shall restore fourfold, on account that he did this thing, and because he pitied not.”
ÅB
og lammet skal han betale firedobbelt, fordi han gjorde dette og ikke viste barmhjertighet.
OTB
Så han må gi erstatning for lammet fire ganger, fordi han gjorde dette og ikke hadde medfølelse."
B1930
og lammet skal han betale firedobbelt, fordi han gjorde dette og ikke viste barmhjertighet.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Exodus 22:1

    If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

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  • Proverbs 6:31

    But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

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  • Luke 19:8

    And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

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  • James 2:13

    For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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