Ancient Israel’s King David was severely disciplined for wrongdoing, but he was repentant and eventually received special commendation as a man of outstanding faith. — 2 Samuel 12: 7 - 12; Psalm 32: 5; Hebrews 11: 32 - 34.
( 2. Samuēla 12: 7 — 12; Psalms 32: 5; Ebrejiem 11: 32 — 34.)