2 Samuel 12:20-23 ▼

20 At this, David got up from the ground, washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes, and went into the LORD's tent to worship. Then he went back to his palace where, at his request, they served him food and he ate.

21 His staff asked him, |What's this about? When the child was alive, you fasted and cried. Now that the child has died, you get up and eat!|

22 He answered, |When the child was alive, I fasted and cried. I asked myself, 'Who knows? Maybe the LORD will show grace to me and the child will live.'

23 But now that he has died, what's the point of fasting? Can I bring him back again? I'll be going to be with him, but he won't be returning to me.|