2 Samuel 12:13

And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

Cross-references

In 2 Samuel 24:10, David again confesses 'I have sinned' after the census, mirroring his pattern of repentance here.

Psalm 32:1 Allusion

Psalm 32:1 declares blessed are those whose transgression is forgiven — David's very state after Nathan says 'the LORD has put away your sin'.

Luke 15:21 Parallel

In Luke 15:21, the prodigal son confesses 'I have sinned against heaven and before you' — mirroring David's humble admission to Nathan.

Zechariah 3:4 Related theme

Zechariah 3:4 shows iniquity removed and filthy garments replaced — parallels David’s sin being taken away by the LORD.

Micah 7:19 Related theme

Micah 7:19 depicts God casting sins into the depths of the sea — the same complete forgiveness David experienced.

Micah 7:18 Related theme

Micah 7:18 celebrates God pardoning iniquity — exactly what David received when the LORD put away his sin after confession.

Isaiah 44:22 Related theme

Isaiah 44:22 depicts God blotting out transgressions like a cloud — the same forgiveness David experienced after his confession.

Isaiah 38:17 echoes God casting sins behind His back — same divine forgiveness David received when the LORD put away his sin.

Isaiah 6:5-7 shows Isaiah confessing unclean lips and receiving atonement — a pattern of confession and divine cleansing like David's.

Proverbs 28:13 teaches that confessing and forsaking sin brings mercy — exactly what David does here, leading to forgiveness.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 says believers are freed from what the law could not free them — exactly David's situation: guilty under law, forgiven by grace in 2 Samuel 12:13.

Psalm 130:4 Allusion

Psalm 130:4 affirms that with God there is forgiveness — the very mercy David receives here.

Psalm 51:16 Allusion

In Psalm 51:16, David writes that God desires a broken heart, not sacrifice — echoing the forgiveness he received in 2 Samuel 12:13 without ritual offering.

Psalm 51:4 Allusion

Psalm 51:4 is David's own prayer acknowledging sin against God alone, directly referencing the same confession.

Romans 8:33 Parallel

Romans 8:33 asks who can bring charges against God's elect since God justifies. David, though guilty, was justified in 2 Samuel 12:13 — no charge stands.

In Psalm 32:3-5, David describes the agony of unconfessed sin and relief after confession, directly paralleling this event.

Psalm 32:2 Allusion

Psalm 32:2 continues with 'the LORD counts no iniquity' — David's sin is not counted against him because he confessed without deceit.

Hebrews 9:26 says Christ appeared to put away sin by his sacrifice — the same 'put away' language Nathan used for David’s forgiveness.

In 2 Chronicles 25:16, King Amaziah silences a prophet — a stark contrast to David's listening and confessing here.

In 2 Chronicles 24:20-22, King Joash stones the prophet Zechariah for confronting sin — contrasting David's repentance here.

In 2 Chronicles 16:10, King Asa imprisons the seer for rebuking him — opposite to David's humble acceptance of Nathan's rebuke.

In 1 Kings 21:20, Ahab is confronted by Elijah for murder but calls him enemy — contrasting David's repentant response here.

1 John 1:8-10 promises that if we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive — directly reflecting David's confession and pardon here.

In 1 Samuel 15:25, Saul also says 'I have sinned' but his repentance is rejected, highlighting David's genuine confession.

In 1 Samuel 15:24, Saul also says 'I have sinned' — but adds excuses, unlike David's straightforward admission here.

In 1 Samuel 15:20, Saul claims obedience despite his sin — a stark contrast to David's immediate confession here.

Numbers 35:31-33 insists no ransom for murder — the death penalty required. David's sin of murder was forgiven in 2 Samuel 12:13, a direct contrast to this law.

Leviticus 20:10 demands death for adultery — the very sin David confessed. Yet in 2 Samuel 12:13, God puts away his sin, showing grace over law.

1 John 1:9 Parallel

1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness upon confession — David’s very pattern: he confessed and Nathan declared his sin put away.

Exodus 21:12 prescribes death for murder—the penalty David deserved, contrasting with the mercy he receives here.

Hebrews 10:28 shows the law's requirement of death for sin, contrasting with David receiving mercy instead of death.

Psalm 32:5 Allusion

Psalm 32:5 poetically reflects on this very moment—'I acknowledged my sin... you forgave'—giving insight into David's inner repentance.

1 Chronicles 21:8 records David's later confession over the census—another instance of the same king admitting sin and seeking forgiveness.

Genesis 39:9 shows Joseph refusing to sin against God — a stark contrast to David's confession of sinning against God in 2 Samuel 12:13.

In 1 Samuel 15:30, Saul's confession focuses on public honor, contrasting with David's humble, accepted repentance.

In Matthew 14:3-5, Herod imprisons John the Baptist for rebuking his sin—contrasting with David's humble confession that spared Nathan.

In Proverbs 25:12, a wise reprover to an obedient ear is gold—Nathan's rebuke and David's response exemplify this.

2 Corinthians 7:10 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 7:10, the distinction between godly and worldly sorrow clarifies that David's confession was godly sorrow leading to repentance and forgiveness.

Job 33:27 Parallel

In Job 33:27, a man confesses 'I have sinned' and is restored, echoing David's experience of forgiveness.

1 John 1:7 Related theme

1 John 1:7 promises cleansing from all sin through Jesus’ blood — the ultimate basis for the forgiveness David received.

Revelation 1:5 Related theme

Revelation 1:5 declares Jesus frees us from sins by his blood — the basis for the forgiveness David received in 2 Samuel 12:13.