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2 Samuel 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 24

1 And it happened at the turn of the year, at the time when messengers go out, David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they destroyed the sons of Ammon, and lay siege to Rabbah. But David abode at Jerusalem.

2 And it happened at evening time, David rose up from his bed and walked up and down on the roof of the king's house. And he saw from the roof a woman bathing. And the woman was very good of form.

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

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Chapter Summary

While Joab besieged Rabbah, David committed adultery with Bath-sheba. Uriah, sent for by David to cover the adultery, would not go home. He carries to Joab the letter of his death. Joab sends news to David. David weds Bath-sheba.

Key Hebrew Words

רֶ֜כֶב chariotry H7393 · TWOT 2163a
נַפְשֶׁ֔ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a
נִגַּשְׁתֶּ֥ם draw near H5066 · TWOT 1297
מִשְׁכָּב place of lying H4904 · TWOT 2381c
הָרָ֥ה pregnant H2030 · TWOT 515b

People & Context

Joab Besieges Rabbah

David sends Joab and all Israel to destroy the sons of Ammon and lay siege to Rabbah, while David remains in Jerusalem.

David and Bath-sheba

David sees Bath-sheba bathing from his roof, inquires about her, has her brought to him, and lies with her.

Bath-sheba Conceives

Bath-sheba becomes pregnant and sends a message to tell David.

Timeline

Joab Besieges Rabbah

David sends Joab and all Israel to destroy the sons of Ammon and lay siege to Rabbah, while David remains in Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 11:1
David and Bath-sheba

David sees Bath-sheba bathing from his roof, inquires about her, has her brought to him, and lies with her.

2 Samuel 11:2-4
Bath-sheba Conceives

Bath-sheba becomes pregnant and sends a message to tell David.

2 Samuel 11:5

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