According to Nathan's prophecy, what would happen to the first child born to David and Bathsheba?
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Correct answer: He would surely die
Nathan told David that because he had given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child born to him would surely die. Despite David's fasting and prayers, the child died seven days after birth.
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