How to punish sinners?

[Anonymous Inquisitor]

“Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbor, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun” (2 Samuel 12:11).

I do not know how to intepret this Bilble verse!, please help me!.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

Does it make more sense in the larger text of the book?

It's practically impossible to correctly interpret a single Bible verse on it's own. It must be taken in the larger context.

 

[Antman_05]

Its a Curse put on King David what don't you get ?

 

[Amongst the Flock]

King David stole Uriah's wife after he mudered him. There were 4 curses that came true.

1. Murder was a constant threat in his family.
2. His household rebelled against him
3. His wives were given to others in public view.
4. His first child with Bathsheba died.

David got caught up in his own pride and felt as if he was high and mighty for all that he had accomplished in his previous days. If he knew what the ultimate punishment for his sins would have been he probably would not have done it. That is why we have to be careful not to become self-righteous or develop to much pride and greed do to the successes that we have in life thanks to the grace that Jesus has given us.

Peace, Love, and Joy to all.