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.
Muistset Iisraeli kuningat Taavetit distsiplineeriti tõsiselt tema eksimuste pärast, kuid ta kahetses ning lõpuks lausa kiideti tema silmapaistvat usku.