2 Samuel 12:11 meaning

The context of this verse revolves around the consequences of King David's actions following his sin with Bathsheba and the orchestrated death of her husband, Uriah. As a leader, David faced divine judgment for his moral failings, as God cannot overlook sin without compromising His holiness. The prophet Nathan’s message presents a powerful analogy: just as David took another man’s wife, God would take David’s wives and give them to someone close to him, underscoring the principle of reaping what one sows. This punishment was not arbitrary but a direct reflection of David's own exploitation of others.