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Jan 14, 2024 · In this comprehensive guide, we will examine David’s origins, his ascent to the throne, his triumphs and controversies as king, his extensive writings found in the Book of Psalms, and his enduring legacy for both Judaism and Christianity. David came from the non-elite family of Jesse from Bethlehem.
Oct 12, 2018 · David asked about her and was told “Her name is Bathsheba, and she is married to Uriah the Hittite.” David sent for Bathsheba and spent time with her. She became pregnant and sent the message to David. David told Joab to send Uriah to him. Joab was over David’s army (2 Samuel 8:16).
- David’s First Mistake
- David’s Second Mistake Or Bathsheba’s First?
- David’s Third Mistake
- David’s Fourth Mistake
- David’s Fifth Mistake
- Conclusion
- Article by Jack Wellman
King David was the greatest of Israel’s kings. He ruled over the largest territorial reign in their history. The kingdom prospered in his time like it did in no other. It is said that right after great successes comes the greatest risk for a great fall and that is exactly what happened to David. David’s fall from grace started even before he had se...
We could say that this was David’s second mistake where “It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king’s house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful” (1 Sam 11:2). Was this David’s mistake or was it Bathsheba’s? Some scholars believe that Bathsheba sho...
In 2 Samuel 11:3 “David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, “Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?”The man was trying to tell David that Bathsheba was already married, indicating that the king was about to commit a huge mistake but David ignored him and “sent messengers and took her, and she came ...
David should have confessed this sin right away and told Uriah what had happened. Instead he sent word to Joab to have Uriah come to Jerusalem and have him be with his wife to thing that he got her pregnant instead of David. The problem for David was that Uriah was a loyal man and instead slept on his own front porch since he knew that the rest of ...
When this didn’t work, David finally conspired to have Uriah killed by sending a letter to Joab, the commander of the forces, to have Uriah placed in the forefront of the battle and then have the forces drawn back to ensure Uriah would be killed (1 Sam 11:14-15). Imagine the gall of David sending by Uriah’s hand orders to have him be killed. Natura...
All of this murderous sin came out of David not being where he should have been, with the army in battle during the spring. Then it was David seeing Bathsheba bathing and not immediately looking away. Next it was David inquiring about her and then ignoring the fact that she was married. After this he sent for her and committed adultery with her. He...
Jack Wellman is Pastor of the Mulvane Brethren church in Mulvane Kansas. Jack is also the Senior Writer at What Christians Want To Know whose mission is to equip, encourage, and energize Christians and to address questions about the believer’s daily walk with God and the Bible. You can follow Jack on Google Plusor check out his book Blind Chance or...
Sep 28, 2022 · Bible Story of King David and Bathsheba, the Wife of Uriah. The story of David and Bathsheba reminds us of how great men who are called by God are still humans and struggle with sin. This is a summary of the Biblical account of David and Bathsheba.
Mar 27, 2024 · Uriah the Hittite was one of King David’s mighty men. The Bible depicts him as a fierce warrior and an upstanding man. However, Uriah faced an untimely end when the king lusted after Uriah’s...
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Uriah was a Hittite who worshipped the God of Israel. His name means “light of Yahweh” or “flame of God.” Uriah joined Israel’s army and became one of David’s elite soldiers. He was very faithful in his duties, to God, the king, his army commander and to Israel at large.
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King David was a descendant of Judah as well as Ruth, and was promised by G‑d that his children would rule Israel forever. Until this very day, he is remembered by Jews everywhere, who still chant his Psalms in prayer, in times of joy and sorrow.
