Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Samuel 12:5

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Is worthy to die - This seems to be more than the fact deserved, or than he had commission to inflict for it, Exo 22:1. But it is observable, that David now when he was most indulgent to himself, and to his own sin, was most severe and even unjust to others; as appears by this passage, and the following relation, Sa2 12:31, which was done in the time of David's impenitent continuance in his sin. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 12:7

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