2 Samuel 11:7 Meaning
And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.
Context Explained
5And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child.
6And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.
7And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.
8And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess of meat from the king.
9But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.
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Related Cross References
Proverbs 12:22
This verse highlights the importance of honesty, contrasting with David's deceit.
1 Samuel 21:2
David also used deception when he interacted with Ahimelech.
Source: 2 Samuel 11:7