2 Samuel 12:16

“He lay upon the earth, he rolled in the ashes, he forgot his royal power, he sought for light in the darkness.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xii. 16.

“What shall I say of holy David who bewailed the death of three sons, and, what was even worse than this, his daughter’s incestuous connection?” — editor's note: 2 Sam. [2 Kings] xii. 16; xiii. 31; xviii. 33.

“Affliction humbles even emperors, and no wonder, for the like sufferings of David in the case of his child are recorded for us.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xii. 16.