First the Rebuke, Then the Brokenness and Repentance, Then the Forgiveness

Amen, and it is important to take note of David's response.

2 Samuel 12:13-14 "13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.”

Nathan replied, “The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. 14 But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will die.”'

God forgave David BECAUSE he was repentant and broken over his sin.