Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” New Living Translation He sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” English Standard Version And David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, “Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Berean Standard Bible So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” King James Bible And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? New King James Version So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” New American Standard Bible So David sent servants and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” NASB 1995 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” NASB 1977 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Legacy Standard Bible So David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Amplified Bible David sent word and inquired about the woman. Someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Christian Standard Bible So David sent someone to inquire about her, and he said, “Isn’t this Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hethite? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So David sent someone to inquire about her, and he reported, “This is Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hittite.” American Standard Version And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? English Revised Version And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? GOD'S WORD® Translation David sent someone to ask about the woman. The man said, "She's Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hittite." Good News Translation So he sent a messenger to find out who she was, and learned that she was Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite. International Standard Version David sent word to inquire about her, and someone told him, "This is Eliam's daughter Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, isn't it?" Majority Standard Bible So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, ?This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.? NET Bible So David sent someone to inquire about the woman. The messenger said, "Isn't this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?" New Heart English Bible And David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, "Isn't this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hethite?" Webster's Bible Translation And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? World English Bible David sent and inquired after the woman. One said, “Isn’t this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, Uriah the Hittite’s wife?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David sends and inquires about the woman, and [someone] says, “Is this not Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite?” Young's Literal Translation and David sendeth and inquireth about the woman, and saith, 'Is not this Bath-Sheba, daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite?' Smith's Literal Translation And David will send and seek for the woman, and say, Is not this Bath-Sheba, daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king sent, and inquired who the woman was. And it was told him, that she was Bethsabee the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Urias the Hethite. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the king sent and inquired who the woman might be. And it was reported to him that she was Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah, the Hittite. New American Bible David sent people to inquire about the woman and was told, “She is Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam, and wife of Uriah the Hittite, Joab’s armor-bearer.” New Revised Standard Version David sent someone to inquire about the woman. It was reported, “This is Bathsheba daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David sent and inquired about the woman. And one said, She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Ahinam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David sent and inquired about the woman, and they said: “This is Barthsheba, daughter of Akhinam, the wife of Uriah the Khitite” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said: 'Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And David sent and enquired about the woman: and one said, Is not this Bersabee the daughter of Eliab, the wife of Urias the Chettite? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Bathsheba…2One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. 3So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home.… Cross References Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, 1 Chronicles 3:5 and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. 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 51:1-2 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. Psalm 32:1-5 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. / When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. ... 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. 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. 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. 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. Romans 6:12-13 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires. / Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. Genesis 39:7-10 and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” / But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. / No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” ... Proverbs 7:6-27 For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ... Galatians 5:16-17 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. Ephesians 5:3-5 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Treasury of Scripture And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? sent Jeremiah 5:8 They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife. Hosea 7:6,7 For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the morning it burneth as a flaming fire… James 1:14,15 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed… Bath-sheba. 1 Chronicles 3:5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: Uriah 2 Samuel 23:39 Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. 1 Chronicles 11:41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, Jump to Previous Bathsheba Bath-Sheba Bathshe'ba Daughter David Eliam Eli'am Find Hittite Inquired Someone Uriah Uri'ah Urijah WifeJump to Next Bathsheba Bath-Sheba Bathshe'ba Daughter David Eliam Eli'am Find Hittite Inquired Someone Uriah Uri'ah Urijah Wife2 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 So David sent and inquired about the woman David, as king, had the authority to send messengers to gather information. This action marks the beginning of a series of events leading to sin. The inquiry reflects David's initial temptation, highlighting the human tendency to pursue desires without considering consequences. This moment parallels James 1:14-15, where desire leads to sin and sin to death. David's sending of messengers also contrasts with the ideal kingly behavior described in Deuteronomy 17:16-17, where kings are advised against multiplying wives and wealth, emphasizing self-control and reliance on God. and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who at this point in his life, is about to make a grave mistake by pursuing Bathsheba. 2. Bathsheba The woman whom David inquires about. She is described as the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah, indicating her familial and marital ties. 3. Eliam Bathsheba's father, who is mentioned to provide context and background to Bathsheba's identity. 4. Uriah the Hittite Bathsheba's husband, a loyal soldier in David's army, whose identity is crucial to understanding the gravity of David's actions. 5. Jerusalem The setting of this event, where David remains while his army is at war, leading to his temptation and subsequent sin. Teaching Points Guarding the HeartDavid's inquiry about Bathsheba shows the importance of guarding our hearts and minds against temptation. We must be vigilant in our thoughts and desires, as they can lead us into sin. Consequences of Sin This event marks the beginning of a series of tragic consequences for David, illustrating that sin often has far-reaching effects beyond the immediate moment. Accountability and Community David's isolation in Jerusalem, away from his men and advisors, highlights the need for accountability and community to help us stay on the right path. Respect for Marriage The mention of Bathsheba's marital status underscores the sanctity of marriage and the importance of respecting the marital bonds of others. Repentance and Restoration Although not directly in this verse, the broader account of David's life shows that repentance and seeking God's forgiveness are crucial steps in restoring our relationship with Him after sin.(3) Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam.--Her name is spelt in Chronicles Bath-shua, and her father's name is said to be Ammiel. Ammiel and Eliam are the same name with its component parts transposed, as Scripture names are often varied: God's people and the people of God. Wife of Uriah the Hittite.--His name appears (2Samuel 23:39) in the list of David's thirty chief heroes, and the whole story represents him as a brave and noble-minded soldier. David had now given rein to his guilty passion so far that the knowledge of Bath-sheba's being a married woman, and the wife of one of his chief warriors, does not check him. Verse 3. - Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam. In 2 Samuel 23:34 Eliam is said to be the son of Ahithophel, and thus Bathsheba would be his granddaughter. Mr. Blunt, in his 'Undesigned Coincidences,' p. 143, et seq., sees in this the explanation of the adherence to the side of Absalom of a man so high in King David's service. It was the result of his indignation at David's profligate treat-meat of so near a relative. In 1 Chronicles 3:5 she is called "Bathshua, the daughter of Ammiel." The latter is a transposition of Eliam, both names being compounded of Am, people, and El, God. Uriah the Hittite. We read in 2 Samuel 23:39 that he was one of David's "mighties," and it is remarkable that we should thus find high in rank in David's army a member of that grand race who had disputed with Egypt and Assyria the empire of the East. Their head now was Toi, King of Hamath.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֣ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out and inquired וַיִּדְרֹ֖שׁ (way·yiḏ·rōš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship about the woman, לָֽאִשָּׁ֑ה (lā·’iš·šāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female and he was told, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “This זֹאת֙ (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is Bathsheba, שֶׁ֣בַע (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1339: Bathsheba -- perhaps 'daughter of oath', the mother of Solomon the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Eliam אֱלִיעָ֔ם (’ĕ·lî·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 463: Eliam -- 'God is kinsman', an Israelite name and the wife אֵ֖שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of 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.” הַחִתִּֽי׃ (ha·ḥit·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2850: Hittite -- a Chittite Links 2 Samuel 11:3 NIV2 Samuel 11:3 NLT 2 Samuel 11:3 ESV 2 Samuel 11:3 NASB 2 Samuel 11:3 KJV 2 Samuel 11:3 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 11:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 11:3 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 11:3 French Bible 2 Samuel 11:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 11:3 David send and inquired after the woman (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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