en_tn/2sa/12/21.md

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These verses contain three questions that are really statements (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

Who knows whether or not Yahweh will be gracious to me, that the child may live?

The clear answer is: no one.

now he is dead, so why should I fast?

The clear answer is that it would be of no use to fast any longer.

Can I bring him back again?

The clear answer is: no.