THE STORY OF KING DAVID AND BATHSHEBA- True Repentance The story of King David and Bathsheba serves as a powerful narrative about the consequences of sin, the importance of repentance, and God's willingness to forgive those who turn to Him with a contrite heart. Looking at this story in detail gives us a lot of insight into true repentance. Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. The story of David and Bathsheba is...