Sins of commission are often the result of sins of omission. And if all this had been too little, I would have given you even more. 26When Uriahs wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. So Uriah left the palace, and the king sent a gift to him. Q1. He was banished from his throne. (J) She came to him, and he slept(K) with her. But Uriah didn't go home; he stayed within the palace barracks. She was raped by David and then sent home A painting of Bathsheba- Wikimedia While bathing in a pool, King David saw Bathsheba and wanted her. God is omniscient. It is one thing to fight battles in which the enemy is quickly overcome. We know he disengaged himself from the battle, choosing instead a life of comfort and ease. Undaunted, David had Uriah sent to the front line, where the hardest fighting took place so he would be struck down and die, which is what happened (2 Samuel 11:15-17). Sin equals consequences, as we saw for David. 23And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate. David, arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the kings house and as he looked, he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful (2 Samuel 11:2). This is something David should not do. As an indication of Gods forgiveness, he gave them another son whom they named Solomon, which means peace.. Abigail used this term when she spoke of washing the feet of David's servants (1 Samuel 25:41). The Holy Bible, New Century Version. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; 2 and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world (1 John 2:1-2). Incidentally, Bathsheba is washing herself in Jerusalem, from which all the men of fighting age have gone to war. 2 So David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring me word that I may know their number. 3 Joab said, May the LORD add to His people a hundred times as many as they are! Such washings could be done, with decency, without total privacy. Robbing a man of his reason is worse than robbing him of his money, and drawing him into sin, is worse than drawing him into any worldly trouble whatever. David certainly looked forward to the time when he could stop fleeing from Saul and begin to reign as king. It is also possible to read the text (as does the NASB) to say that Bathsheba waited at Davids house until she was ceremonially clean from her evening with David. First, I want you to notice the law of proportion in this text. 10The officers told David, Uriah did not go home., Then David said to Uriah, You came from a long trip. This is no picnic, and David knows it. We know Uriah went to bed when it was evening (that is, when it got dark), and it is very likely that he got up at first light (see 11:13). John Adair, The Christmas Storys Nameless Mention 1. Proud member The Top Bible Verses about Bathsheba in Scripture - Bible (Now she was purifying herself after her period. To say David is special is understating his role in Gods story because he was an anointed one (1 Samuel 10:1), and he was Israels greatestking. Only three verses describe David's sin of adultery with Bathsheba. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More. At the entrance to her driveway was a small lot, where a small mobile home was parked. A series of bad choices ultimately led to his downfall. Nowhere in Scripture does it say Bathsheba was a willing participant in this sin; only the actions of David are mentioned. David is around, but he should not be. It occurred when the Israelites were at war with the Ammonites. Finally, David can stand his bed no longer. But David stayed at Jerusalem (emphasis mine). Virtually the identical words employed in our text (very beautiful in appearance) are found in Genesis 24:16 of Rebekah, as she came to the well with a water jug on her shoulder. I believe the text bears me out on this. Nathan the prophet told David, Therefore, the sword will never depart from your house (2 Samuel 12;10). In other words, it is nearly dark when Bathsheba sets out to wash herself. Are we in the place of God that we should expect Him to grant a yes to every petition? If this woman is married, he has no business going any further. knew ye not that they would shoot from the wall? 24Then the archers shot arrows at your servants from the wall, and some of the kings men died. Web2 Samuel 11: 27b the thing David had done displeased the Lord. For less than $5/mo. 8I gave your masters house to you,(M) and your masters wives into your arms. We see this sequence in the Book of James: 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. The text does not really tell us where this woman is bathing. From the roof he saw(F) a woman bathing. David was filled with anger that his plan did not work. Bathsheba later sends word to David that she was pregnant. The Syrians are not content with their defeat and attempt a rematch, but once again they are defeated. Your servant Uriah the Hittite also died., 25David said to the messenger, Say this to Joab: Dont be upset about this. They need to sleep in the open field; he needs to get his rest in his own bed, in his palace. We do not know. See how the way of sin is downhill; when men begin to do evil, they cannot soon stop. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. (AA) 14But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for[a] the Lord,(AB) the son born to you will die., 15After Nathan had gone home, the Lord struck(AC) the child that Uriahs wife had borne to David, and he became ill. 16David pleaded with God for the child. If any approached the king and he did not raise his scepter, they were put to death (Esther 4:10-11). Gunshots rang out as the enraged husband fulfilled his vow. There were certainly days when his food was either limited or lousy, or both. His palace is the finest around. When David was fleeing from Saul, he learned that the king was camped nearby. It is sometimes thought that David saw Bathsheba unclothed as she bathed herself publicly, and that the sight of her (unclothed/partially) body prompted David to act as he did. I am getting quite weary of hearing that the root of all evils is low self-esteem. When we read of this incident, we do so through Western eyes. Also, it is a possible allusion to four disasters that marked the final years of Davids reign: Tamar being raped by her brother, Amnon (2 Samuel 13:1-22) and Amnons death at the hands of his brother, Absalom (2 Samuel 13:23-33), Absaloms traitorous rebellion (2 Samuel 15:1-18:8) and his death by Joab (2 Samuel 18:9-19:8), Shebas rebellion (2 Samuel 20:1-22) and the plague which followed Davids census (2 Samuel 24:1-25), and Adonijahs conspiracy to clutch the throne, which endangered Solomons and Bathshebas lives (1 Kings 1:1-53). David had distanced himself from Joab and Abishai because of the death of Abner (2 Samuel 3:26-30). Why did you get so close to the wall? If he asks you this, then say to him, Moreover, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead., 22The messenger set out, and when he arrived he told David everything Joab had sent him to say. When he died, David sent a delegation of officials to express David's respect for Nahash and his grief over this king's death. The word for bathing employed here is often used to describe the washing of a guest's hands or feet and for the ceremonial washings of the priests. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow. After the death of their first child, Bathshebaconceived Solomon. All rights reserved worldwide. When we retreat from the battle, a fall is not far away. The daughter of his son had a tragic end to her marriage because of David. I want you to notice the repetition of the word send or sent in this chapter. 29So David mustered the entire army and went to Rabbah, and attacked and captured it. It will take time to starve the Ammonites to the point that they surrender. As surely as you live, I will not do such a thing!. Sin is never satisfied (Genesis 4:7, 2 Samuel 12:6-9). In verse 5, King David wrote: Behold I was brought forth in iniquity and in sin my mother conceived me. So what was David trying to tell us in this verse? Let us not forget that a similar sequence occurred at the first sin when Eve saw, desired, and took the forbidden fruit in Genesis 3. When Adam and Eve sinned, God specifically indicted Adam, Eve, and the serpent, and each received their just curse. He recalled Uriah from the front, supposedly to give him a report on the battle, and then told him to take some leave and visit his wife. 10David was told, Uriah did not go home. So he asked Uriah, Havent you just come from a military campaign? I must press the point a little further. Lesson 8: David and Bathsheba. A. And so kings usually sit it out for the winter, resuming their warfare in the spring. It shared his food, drank from his cup and even slept in his arms. 6And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. (J) This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I anointed(K) you(L) king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. First, 2 Samuel 11:711 describes how David tried to attribute Bathsheba's pregnancy to Uriah. If I am right in what I have been saying, David's sin becomes that much more wicked. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. ~ Excerpt from Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel. Every man who is able to fight goes to war, except one -- David. Why should he be a cause of guilt to Israel? 4 Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. David took Bathsheba as his wife after her time of mourning for Uriahs death, but the thing that David had done displeased the Lord (2 Samuel 11:27). We Can Learn from King Davids They destroyed the When Messiah comes, it is He who brings about the deliverance of His people. (D) But David remained in Jerusalem. It certainly is a far cry from Gideon's army, pared down to a meager 300 men. The Israelites make the most of this. From out of his rear window, Stewart watches his neighbors through their windows. In the previous chapters, David employed his God-given power to defeat the enemies of God and of Israel. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Neglect of his business. He raped her and sent her back home. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow. 12And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. Why did you go so near the wall? If King David asks that, tell him, Your servant Uriah the Hittite also died., 22The messenger left and went to David and told him everything Joab had told him to say. Virtually every other residence and building would be below David's penthouse apartment, and thus he would be able to see much that was out of sight for others. Uriah proved noble and refused to find comfort while his comrades were in the fields of war (2 Samuel 11:11). The interaction between David and Uriah seems to indicate that David was puzzled as to why Uriah would not enjoy the good life in Jerusalem if he had the opportunity to do so. You and I may make the same decision, though in a slightly different way. 6 No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. After his transgression, however, his life was fraught with pain and betrayal. Paul, perhaps the greatest Apostle, ravaged the early Christian church as Pharisee, Saul, and oversaw the stoning death of Stephen. It's only a matter of time and opportunity. This is no nameless husband, someone David has never heard of before. Later in life after Davids death, Bathsheba counseled Solomon (1 Kings 2:13-24). This passage, even though we have made our way through the first four verses of it, has much to teach us. If the man refuses to stop, that is regarded as a violation of her rights; it is regarded as rape. I fear there are perhaps several reasons. She is fit for a king. But from that time on, David and Bathsheba are linked via that sin, despite the eventual good that came from their later union as husband and wife. And Uriah the Hittite was one of them. This leads to a war between the Israelites and the Ammonites. 6 And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. First, the root of David's sin is not low self-esteem; it is arrogance. God used Davids sin to inspire him to write Psalm 51, which has helped countless Christians who grieve over their sin. The story of King David and Bathsheba is one of the most beloved and well-known stories in the Bible. Without faith in Jesus, we will never know the freedom of belonging to the Lord. However, Uriah refused to sleep with his wife while his fellow men were off fighting. 15In the letter David wrote, Put Uriah on the front lines where the fighting is worst and leave him there alone. He begins to feel he is invincible. 4Now a traveler came to the rich man, but the rich man refrained from taking one of his own sheep or cattle to prepare a meal for the traveler who had come to him. - Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam. 27After she finished her time of sadness, David sent servants to bring her to his house. We cannot be certain how much David sees, and thus we do not know for certain whether he has yet sinned. David had no desire for Bathsheba to become his wife, or even to carry on an adulterous affair with her. . (As a friend of mine pointed out, this is probably a habit developed over days and not just a one-time event.) ERV Duotone Bible, Black/Grey - Case of 24, ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24. Copyright 2006 by Bible League International. They came out and attacked us in the field, but we fought them back to the city gate. In this instance, Uriah the Hittite proved more righteous than King David, a Jew who was Gods anointed. We may hold off from rebuking a fellow-believer, who is falling into sin, because the last time we tried it was very messy. What I am pointing out here is that the decision on David's part -- to remain in Jerusalem -- is the beginning of woes for both David and the nation Israel. Perhaps this is because David would find too much confidence in the number of his men, rather than in God. Bosses get used to being in control and telling people what to do, and it should not be surprising to learn that they sometimes abuse their power over employees and subordinates to sexually satisfy themselves. 2One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof[a] of his palace. 15And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. 13Then David called Uriah to come to see him, so Uriah ate and drank with David. Webpalace. David, we are told, stayed in Jerusalem (11:1). Q2. Nathan possibly risked his own life when he confronted David, but David knew his sin was against God, and he also regarded God as theonly One who could forgive him. And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his house, David said unto Uriah, Camest thou not from. The husband, who had served time in prison, was prone to violence. David and Bathsheba - KJV Bible Verses 17And the men of the city went out, and fought with Joab: and there fell some of the people of the servants of David; and Uriah the Hittite died also. This battle will not be won so quickly. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. I was wrong. Why doesnt David go to the battle? If she had not become pregnant, I have little doubt she would never have darkened the door of David's house again. Lesson 8: David and Bathsheba | Bible.org David seems to have come to the place where he believes his abilities are so great he can lead Israel into victory, even though he is not with his men in battle. Does this not explain why Bathsheba went to the king's palace when summoned? When this does not work, David gives orders to Joab, the commander of the army, which arranges for Uriah's death in battle. 8 And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. Bible Verses about David and Bathsheba. Now they are on their own. 27Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, I have fought against Rabbah and taken its water supply. David Slays Goliath Saul Attempts To Kill David David Escapes Through A Window David And Jonathan David Shows Saul How He Spared His Life Combat Between Soldiers Of Ish-Bosheth And David David Attacks The Ammonites David Mourns The Death Of Absalom Abishai Saves David's Life David Chosen By God David Plays The Harp For Saul David And Goliath David And Saul Are Enemies David Eats The Shewbread David Spares Saul David And Abigail David And Achish David At Ziklag David Anointed King Of Judah David Anointed King Of Israel David Returns The Ark To Jerusalem David Cares For Mephibosheth David And Bathsheba David Returns To Judah David Gives Up Saul's Sons To The Gibeonites David's Last Words David's Charge To Solomon Reign Of Saul To The Call Of David From The Call Of David To The Death Of Saul From The Death Of Saul To The Anointing Of David Over Judah From The Anointing In Hebron To The Establishment Of David Over United Israel From The Rebellion Of Adonijah To The Death Of David From The Death Of Saul To The Accession Of David From The Accession Of David To His Death Future Glory Of The Davidic Kingdom God's Covenant With David She Bears Obed, The Grandfather Of David Generations Of Pharez Unto David He Anoints David Saul Sends For David To Quiet His Evil Spirit David, Sent By His Father To Visit His Brothers, Takes The Challenge Saul Takes Notice Of David Jonathan Befriends David David Persuaded To Be The King's Son-In-Law, Saul's Hatred And David's Glory Increase David Consults With Jonathan For His Safety Jonathan And David Renew Their Covenant By Oath Jonathan's Token To David Saul, Missing David, Seeks To Kill Jonathan Jonathan Affectionately Takes His Leave Of David, And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth, And 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, And David sent and enquired after the woman. It isnt right for me to go home to eat and drink and have sexual relations with my wife!. (AJ) The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.(AK) 23But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Achan saw, coveted, and took the forbidden spoils of war in Joshua 7:21. David is starting to become Saul-like, in that he is willing to let others go out and fight his battles for him. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. To you, I would say: Stop now! How much better it would have been if David had confessed to his sin with Bathsheba before he went on to murder Uriah. The pattern for David's actions is clearly outlined by Joseph, who was hotly pursued by his master's wife: 7 It came about after these events that his master's wife looked with desire at Joseph, and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused and said to his master's wife, Behold, with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in the house, and he has put all that he owns in my charge. A husband should not abuse his power in order to have sex with his wife. 11 And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? Despite David knowing that she was married, he sent for her and slept with her. The sequence of events, so far as David is concerned, can be viewed in this way: (1) David stays in Jerusalem; (2) David stays in bed; (3) David sees Bathsheba bathing herself as he walks on his roof; (4) David sends and inquires about this woman; (5) David learns her identity and that she is married to a military hero; (6) David sends messengers to take her and bring her to him; (7) David lays with her; (8) Bathsheba goes back to her home after she purifies herself.

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