2 Samuel 11:3 · KJV

"And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.

²And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.

³And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

⁴And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house.

⁵And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle temptation in your life?

What does it mean for you to seek out relationships?

When have you had to confront a difficult situation?

Life Application

temptation

Identify areas in your life where you need to set boundaries to avoid temptation.

relationships

Reflect on how you approach relationships and the importance of integrity.

People in This Verse

BathshebaOT

Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and became involved in a significant and controversial relationship with King David. Her story has themes of power, temptation, and consequence.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 11:3

Uriah the HittiteOT

Uriah was a loyal soldier in David's army and Bathsheba's husband. His story highlights themes of loyalty and tragedy in the context of David's reign.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 11:6

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