0 Why did God kill David and Bathsheba's first son?

Behold, we die ... Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle of the LORD shall die: shall we be consumed with dying? Numbers 17:12

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Why did God kill David and Bathsheba's first son?


Because David gave God's enemies a reason to blaspheme

Because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die. 2 Samuel 12:14

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