Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Uriah came to him, David asked him how Joab was, how the soldiers were and how the war was going. New Living Translation When Uriah arrived, David asked him how Joab and the army were getting along and how the war was progressing. English Standard Version When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab was doing and how the people were doing and how the war was going. Berean Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. King James Bible And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. New King James Version When Uriah had come to him, David asked how Joab was doing, and how the people were doing, and how the war prospered. New American Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked about Joab’s well-being and that of the people, and the condition of the war. NASB 1995 When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war. NASB 1977 When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the welfare of Joab and the people and the state of the war. Legacy Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked concerning the state of Joab and the state of the people and the state of the war. Amplified Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked him how Joab was, how the people were doing, and how the war was progressing. Christian Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. American Standard Version And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered. Contemporary English Version to David's palace, and David asked him, "Is Joab well? How is the army doing? And how about the war?" English Revised Version And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Uriah arrived, David asked him how Joab and the troops were and how the war was going. Good News Translation When Uriah arrived, David asked him if Joab and the troops were well, and how the fighting was going. International Standard Version When Uriah arrived, David inquired about how Joab was doing, how the army was doing, and how the war was progressing. Majority Standard Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. NET Bible When Uriah came to him, David asked about how Joab and the army were doing and how the campaign was going. New Heart English Bible And Uriah came to him, and David asked about the prosperity of Joab, and of the prosperity of the people, and of the prosperity of the war. And he said, "Its well." Webster's Bible Translation And when Uriah had come to him, David inquired of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. World English Bible When Uriah had come to him, David asked him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Uriah comes to him, and David asks of the prosperity of Joab, and of the prosperity of the people, and of the prosperity of the war. Young's Literal Translation and Uriah cometh unto him, and David asketh of the prosperity of Joab, and of the prosperity of the people, and of the prosperity of the war. Smith's Literal Translation And Uriah will come to him, and David will ask for peace of Joab, and for the peace of the people, and for the peace of the host. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Urias came to David. And David asked how Joab did, and the people, and how the war was carried on. Catholic Public Domain Version And Uriah went to David. And David inquired whether Joab was doing well, and about the people, and how the war was being conducted. New American Bible And when he came, David asked him how Joab was, how the army was, and how the war was going, and Uriah answered that all was well. New Revised Standard Version When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the people fared, and how the war was going. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Uriah came to him, David asked of Uriah about Joab and about the people and about the war. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Uriah came to David, and David asked Uriah about Yuab, and about the people and about the war OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when Uriah was come unto him, David asked of him how Joab did, and how the people fared, and how the war prospered. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Urias arrived and went in to him, and David asked him how Joab was, and how the people were, and how the war went on. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Bathsheba…6At this, David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David. 7When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing with the war. 8Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him.… Cross References 2 Samuel 12:9-10 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. / Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ 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. ... Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, 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. 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 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. Romans 4:6-8 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: / “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” 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. 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?” ... Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 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 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. 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. Treasury of Scripture And when Uriah was come to him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered. how Joab did. Genesis 29:6 And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. Genesis 37:14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. 1 Samuel 17:22 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. Jump to Previous David Demanded Fared Inquired Joab Jo'ab Prospered Prosperity Questions Soldiers State Uriah Uri'ah Urijah War WelfareJump to Next David Demanded Fared Inquired Joab Jo'ab Prospered Prosperity Questions Soldiers State Uriah Uri'ah Urijah War Welfare2 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 When Uriah came to him Uriah the Hittite was one of David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors. His presence in David's court highlights the integration of non-Israelites into Israelite society, reflecting the diverse composition of David's army. Uriah's loyalty and integrity contrast sharply with David's actions in this narrative. This meeting sets the stage for David's attempt to cover up his sin with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, who is central to this account. At this point in the account, David is orchestrating a plan to cover up his sin with Bathsheba. 2. Uriah the Hittite A loyal soldier in David's army and the husband of Bathsheba. His integrity and loyalty are highlighted in contrast to David's actions. 3. Joab The commander of David's army, who is leading the troops in battle. He plays a role in David's plan to cover up his sin. 4. The Troops The soldiers of Israel who are engaged in battle under Joab's command. 5. The War The ongoing conflict in which Israel is engaged, providing the backdrop for David's actions and decisions. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinDavid's inquiry about the war is a facade to cover his true intentions. Sin often leads us to deceit and manipulation. Integrity vs. Deception Uriah's integrity stands in stark contrast to David's deception. Believers are called to live with integrity, even when faced with difficult circumstances. Consequences of Sin David's actions set off a chain of events with severe consequences. Sin often has far-reaching effects beyond our immediate understanding. The Importance of Accountability David's lack of accountability leads to greater sin. Christians should seek accountability to prevent falling into similar traps. Repentance and Restoration Despite his sin, David's later repentance shows that restoration is possible. God offers forgiveness to those who truly repent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Uriahאוּרִיָּ֖ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites came וַיָּבֹ֥א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to him, אֵלָ֑יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse asked וַיִּשְׁאַ֣ל (way·yiš·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand how Joab יוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and the troops הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock were doing וְלִשְׁל֖וֹם (wə·liš·lō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace with the war. הַמִּלְחָמָֽה׃ (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war Links 2 Samuel 11:7 NIV2 Samuel 11:7 NLT 2 Samuel 11:7 ESV 2 Samuel 11:7 NASB 2 Samuel 11:7 KJV 2 Samuel 11:7 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 11:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 11:7 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 11:7 French Bible 2 Samuel 11:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 11:7 When Uriah was come to him David (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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