How did David respond to Nathan's confrontation regarding the ewe lamb parable?
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Correct answer: He confessed, 'I have sinned against the Lord'
Unlike Saul, who made excuses when confronted, David immediately acknowledged his guilt. Nathan then told him that the Lord had taken away his sin and he would not die.
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