What event prompted David to write Psalm 51 according to its heading?
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Correct answer: His sin involving Bathsheba
The heading of Psalm 51 states that it was written after Nathan the prophet came to David regarding his sin with Bathsheba. The psalm expresses repentance and a plea for forgiveness.
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- What quality of God does David appeal to at the beginning of Psalm 51?
- What does David ask God to do with his transgressions in Psalm 51:1?
- What cleansing substance does David mention in Psalm 51:7?
- According to Psalm 51, against whom does David say he has ultimately sinned?
- What does David ask God to create within him in Psalm 51:10?
- What kind of spirit does David ask God to renew within him?