Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the archers shot arrows at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s men died. Moreover, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.” New Living Translation the archers on the wall shot arrows at us. Some of the king’s men were killed, including Uriah the Hittite.” English Standard Version Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall. Some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.” Berean Standard Bible Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.” King James Bible And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants; and some of the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. New King James Version The archers shot from the wall at your servants; and some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.” New American Standard Bible Also, the archers shot at your servants from the wall; so some of the king’s servants died, and your servant Uriah the Hittite also died.” NASB 1995 “Moreover, the archers shot at your servants from the wall; so some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” NASB 1977 “Moreover, the archers shot at your servants from the wall; so some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” Legacy Standard Bible And the archers shot at your servants from the wall; so some of the king’s servants died, and your servant Uriah the Hittite also died.” Amplified Bible Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall. Some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” Christian Standard Bible However, the archers shot down on your servants from the top of the wall, and some of the king’s servants died. Your servant Uriah the Hethite is also dead.” Holman Christian Standard Bible However, the archers shot down on your soldiers from the top of the wall, and some of the king’s soldiers died. Your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” American Standard Version And the shooters shot at thy servants from off the wall; and some of the king's servants are dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. Contemporary English Version Then they shot arrows at us from the top of the wall. Some of your soldiers were killed, and one of them was Uriah the Hittite." English Revised Version And the shooters shot at thy servants from off the wall; and some of the king's servants be dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. GOD'S WORD® Translation The archers on the wall shot down at your mercenaries, and some of Your Majesty's mercenaries died. Your man Uriah the Hittite also is dead." Good News Translation Then they shot arrows at us from the wall, and some of Your Majesty's officers were killed; your officer Uriah was also killed." International Standard Version Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall. Some of the king's staff members are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite has died as well." Majority Standard Bible Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king?s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.? NET Bible Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall and some of the king's soldiers died. Your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead." New Heart English Bible then the arrows came down heavily on your servants from the wall, and some eighteen men of the king?s servants died." And the messenger finished the words to the king about the report of the battle. Then David was very angry with Joab, and said to the messenger, "Why did you go so close to the city to fight? Didn?t you know you would be struck from the wall? Who struck Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal? Didn?t a woman cast an upper millstone on him from the wall so that he died at Thebez? Why did you go so near to the wall?" [Then the messenger said to the king,] "Also your servant Uriah the Hethite is dead." Webster's Bible Translation And the shooters shot from off the wall upon thy servants: and some of the king's servants are dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. World English Bible The shooters shot at your servants from off the wall; and some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand those shooting shoot at your servants from off the wall, and [some] of the servants of the king are dead, and also, your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead.” Young's Literal Translation and those shooting shoot at thy servants from off the wall, and some of the servants of the king are dead, and also, thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead. Smith's Literal Translation And they beholding, aimed at thy servants from above the wall: and from the servants of the king will die, and also thy servant, Uriah the Hittite died. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the archers shot their arrows at thy servants from off the wall above: and some of the king's servants are slain, and thy servant Urias the Hethite is also dead. Catholic Public Domain Version And the archers directed their arrows at your servants from the wall above. And some of the king’s servants died, and then also your servant Uriah the Hittite died.” New American Bible Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall above, and some of the king’s servants died; and your servant Uriah the Hittite is also dead.” New Revised Standard Version Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall; some of the king’s servants are dead; and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the archers shot from the wall; and some of your servants died, O king! And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those who stood upon the wall shot and some of your Servants died, oh King, and also your Servant Uriah the Khitite is dead!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the shooters shot at thy servants from off the wall; and some of the king's servants are dead, and thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the archers shot at thy servants from off the wall, and some of the king's servants died, and thy servant Urias the Chettite is dead also. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Arranges Uriah's Death…23The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us and came out against us in the field, but we drove them back to the entrance of the gate. 24Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.” 25Then David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Do not let this matter upset you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Strengthen your attack against the city and demolish it.’ Encourage him with these words.”… Cross References 2 Samuel 12:9 Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. 1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. Psalm 51:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ... 1 Chronicles 20:1 In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Proverbs 6:32-33 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. / Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Exodus 20:13-14 You shall not murder. / You shall not commit adultery. 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. / No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Psalm 32:3-5 When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. / For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah / Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Treasury of Scripture And the shooters shot from off the wall on your servants; and some of the king's servants be dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. Jump to Previous Archers Arrows Dead Died Hittite King's Moreover Servant Servants Shoot Shooting Shot Uriah Uri'ah Urijah WallJump to Next Archers Arrows Dead Died Hittite King's Moreover Servant Servants Shoot Shooting Shot Uriah Uri'ah Urijah Wall2 Samuel 11 1. While Joab besieges Rabbah, David commits adultery with Bathsheba6. Uriah, sent for by David to cover the adultery, would not go home. 14. He carries to Joab the letter of his death 18. Joab sends the news thereof to David 26. David takes Bathsheba as his wife Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall In ancient warfare, city walls were strategic defensive structures. Archers positioned on these walls had a significant advantage, able to shoot down at attackers with relative safety. This phrase highlights the peril faced by David's troops as they approached the fortified city of Rabbah. The use of archers from the wall indicates a common military tactic of the time, emphasizing the danger and difficulty of siege warfare. This context underscores the recklessness of the order to approach so closely, which was part of David's plan to ensure Uriah's death. and some of the king’s servants were killed And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who orchestrated the events leading to Uriah's death. 2. Uriah the Hittite A loyal soldier in David's army and the husband of Bathsheba, whose death was arranged by David. 3. Joab The commander of David's army who followed David's orders to place Uriah in the front lines. 4. The Archers Soldiers defending the city who shot at David's men, leading to Uriah's death. 5. The Wall The defensive structure of the city being besieged, from which the archers shot. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinDavid's actions remind us that sin often leads to a chain of events with devastating consequences, not only for the sinner but also for others. The Importance of Accountability David's lack of accountability led to greater sin. We must surround ourselves with godly counsel and be open to correction. God's Justice and Mercy While God is just and sin has consequences, He is also merciful. David's life shows both the justice of God in the consequences he faced and the mercy of God in his forgiveness. The Danger of Complacency David's sin began when he stayed behind instead of leading his army. Spiritual complacency can lead to vulnerability to sin. Repentance and Restoration True repentance, as seen in Psalm 51, is essential for restoration with God. We must seek God’s forgiveness and turn from our sins. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the archersהַמּוֹרִ֤ים (ham·mō·w·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten shot וַיֹּר֨וּ (way·yō·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your servants עֲבָדֶ֙ךָ֙ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant from מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the wall, הַחוֹמָ֔ה (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection and some of the king’s הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king servants מֵעַבְדֵ֣י (mê·‘aḇ·ḏê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant were killed. וַיָּמ֖וּתוּ (way·yā·mū·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill And your servant עַבְדְּךָ֛ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Uriah אוּרִיָּ֥ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites the Hittite הַחִתִּ֖י (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite is dead מֵֽת׃ (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill as well.” וְגַ֗ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and Links 2 Samuel 11:24 NIV2 Samuel 11:24 NLT 2 Samuel 11:24 ESV 2 Samuel 11:24 NASB 2 Samuel 11:24 KJV 2 Samuel 11:24 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 11:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 11:24 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 11:24 French Bible 2 Samuel 11:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 11:24 The shooters shot at your servants (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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