When David and Bathsheba's first child died,
David explained that the child went to a place where he, David, would follow.
Since we know that David was destined for heaven (see Hosea 3:5, Isaiah 55:3)
we know that he was saying his child had gone to heaven after his death, also.
(2 Samuel 12:16 KJV)
"David therefore besought God for the child;
and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth."
(2 Samuel 12:17 KJV)
"And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth:
but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them."
(2 Samuel 12:18 KJV)
"And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died.
And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead:
for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him,
and he would not hearken unto our voice:
how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?"
(2 Samuel 12:19 KJV)
"But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead:
therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead."
(2 Samuel 12:20 KJV)
"Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself,
and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped:
then he came to his own house;
and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat."
(2 Samuel 12:21 KJV)
"Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done?
thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive;
but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread."
(2 Samuel 12:22 KJV)
"And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept:
for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?"
(2 Samuel 12:23 KJV)
"But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again?
I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me."
Jesus Said We Need To Have A Simple, Child-like Faith In Him :
(Matthew 19:14 KJV)
"But Jesus said,
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me:
for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
(Mark 10:14 KJV)
"But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them,
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
for of such is the kingdom of God."
(Mark 10:15 KJV) "Verily I say unto you,
Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."
(Luke 18:16 KJV)
"But Jesus called them unto him, and said,
Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
for of such is the kingdom of God."
(Luke 18:17 KJV) "Verily I say unto you,
Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
(Matthew 18:1 KJV)
"At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying,
Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
(Matthew 18:2 KJV)
"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"
(Matthew 18:3 KJV)
"And said, Verily I say unto you,
Except ye be converted, and become as little children,
ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
(Matthew 18:4 KJV)
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child,
the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
(Matthew 18:5 KJV)
"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
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