Why Did The Fall Of David

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2 Samuel 11:26-12:25 is essentially the story about the sin of David, this story is so important because it shows that even the mightiest can fall. This story is also important because it demonstrates that God would punish even his chosen people if they went against what they said. It is difficult to imagine that David would sin, he appeared to be what most people would strive to be. He was the singer of psalms and an anointed king; David brought a glimpse of hope to Israel. The fall of David shows that even saints can sin and even the best of people, God’s people can choose to make bad actions, this destroys a view that chosen people are different than everyone else.
Different interpretations of David’s story have found ways to either skim