When David saw them whispering, he realized what had happened. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.”20Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions,12:20 Hebrew anointed himself. and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the Lord. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate.

David replied, “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the Lord will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 23But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.”

But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimea.

Lord God my Father,

Guide me to carry the proper emotion at the proper time, Keep me moving forward and acting for your Glory.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen