Haiku reminding us that even kings are not meant to be above the law.
With Uriah dead
Bathsheba mourned for him, then
moved in with David.
Bathsheba married
David, gave birth to a son.
God was not impressed.
Nathan, the prophet
shows up, and tells a story;
more a parable.
Two men, rich and poor.
Poor man has a much loved lamb;
the rich man takes it.
David is angry.
That rich man deserves to die!
He had no pity!
You’re the man, David!
God’s given you ev’rything,
you have done evil!
You had Uriah
killed, you took his wife as yours.
The Lord has judged you.
The sword will not leave
your house; you have despised me
in your wicked deeds.
From within your house,
strife; your wives will be taken
where all can witness.
You sinned in secret,
but your shame will be exposed
before all the land.
I have sinned! David
declares. Yes, but you won’t die;
God has let it go.
© Ken Rookes 2024
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