2 Samuel 11
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 24
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.
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People & Context
David sends Joab and all Israel to destroy the sons of Ammon and lay siege to Rabbah, while David remains in Jerusalem.
David sees Bath-sheba bathing from his roof, inquires about her, has her brought to him, and lies with her.
Bath-sheba becomes pregnant and sends a message to tell David.
Timeline
David sends Joab and all Israel to destroy the sons of Ammon and lay siege to Rabbah, while David remains in Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 11:1David sees Bath-sheba bathing from his roof, inquires about her, has her brought to him, and lies with her.
2 Samuel 11:2-4Bath-sheba becomes pregnant and sends a message to tell David.
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