Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Uriah slept at the entrance to the palace with all his master’s servants and did not go down to his house. New Living Translation But Uriah didn’t go home. He slept that night at the palace entrance with the king’s palace guard. English Standard Version But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Berean Standard Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. King James Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. New King James Version But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. New American Standard Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. NASB 1995 But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. NASB 1977 But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Legacy Standard Bible But Uriah lay down at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Amplified Bible But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king’s palace with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Christian Standard Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. American Standard Version But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Contemporary English Version But Uriah didn't go home. Instead, he slept outside the entrance to the royal palace, where the king's guards slept. English Revised Version But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Uriah slept at the entrance of the royal palace among his superior's mercenaries. He didn't go home. Good News Translation But Uriah did not go home; instead he slept at the palace gate with the king's guards. International Standard Version But Uriah spent the night sleeping in the alcove of the king's palace in the company of all his master's staff members. He refused to go down to his own home. Majority Standard Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master?s servants; he did not go down to his house. NET Bible But Uriah stayed at the door of the palace with all the servants of his lord. He did not go down to his house. New Heart English Bible But Uriah slept at the king?s door with his master?s servants, and did not go down to his house. Webster's Bible Translation But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. World English Bible But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and didn’t go down to his house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Uriah lies down at the opening of the king’s house, with all the servants of his lord, and has not gone down to his house. Young's Literal Translation and Uriah lieth down at the opening of the king's house, with all the servants of his lord, and hath not gone down unto his house. Smith's Literal Translation And Uriah will lie at the door of the house of the king with all the servants of his lord, and will not go down to his house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Urias slept before the gate of the king's house, with the other servants of his lord, and went not down to his own house. Catholic Public Domain Version But Uriah slept before the gate of the king’s house, with the other servants of his lord, and he did not go down to his own house. New American Bible But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king’s house with the other officers of his lord, and did not go down to his own house. New Revised Standard Version But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Uriah slept at the door of the king's house beside all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Uriah lay at the gate of the King at the side of all the Servants of his Lord, and he did not go down to his house OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Urias slept at the door of the king with the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Bathsheba…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. 9But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. 10And David was told, “Uriah did not go home.” “Haven’t you just arrived from a journey?” David asked Uriah. “Why didn’t you go home?”… Cross References 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. 1 Chronicles 19:13 Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 1 Samuel 21:5 David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” 1 Samuel 26:16 This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?” 2 Samuel 23:39 and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all. 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. Matthew 1:6 and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ 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.” 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 32:1-2 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. 1 Chronicles 11:41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai, 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. 1 Kings 15:4-5 Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. / 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. Treasury of Scripture But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. Job 5:12-14 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise… Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Jump to Previous Door Entrance House King's Lieth Master's Opening Palace Rest Servants Slept Uriah Uri'ah UrijahJump to Next Door Entrance House King's Lieth Master's Opening Palace Rest Servants Slept Uriah Uri'ah Urijah2 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 But Uriah slept at the door of the palace Uriah's decision to sleep at the door of the palace demonstrates his loyalty and sense of duty. In the ancient Near Eastern context, soldiers on duty often refrained from personal comforts, reflecting their commitment to their roles. Uriah's actions contrast sharply with King David's, who was indulging in personal desires. This phrase highlights Uriah's integrity and dedication, which is a stark reminder of the moral expectations for those in service, both then and now. with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. Persons / Places / Events 1. Uriah the HittiteA loyal soldier in King David's army, known for his integrity and dedication. He is the husband of Bathsheba and plays a crucial role in the account of David's sin. 2. King David The second king of Israel, anointed by God, who falls into sin by committing adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrating Uriah's death. 3. The King’s House The royal palace in Jerusalem where King David resides and where Uriah chooses to sleep instead of going to his own home. 4. Bathsheba The wife of Uriah, with whom King David commits adultery, leading to a series of tragic events. 5. The Servants of the King They are mentioned as those with whom Uriah chooses to stay, highlighting his solidarity and sense of duty. Teaching Points Integrity in DutyUriah's decision to sleep at the king's house rather than go home demonstrates his unwavering commitment to his responsibilities. As Christians, we are called to uphold our duties with integrity, even when it is inconvenient. The Consequences of Sin David's actions set off a chain of events that lead to personal and national turmoil. This reminds us that sin often has far-reaching consequences beyond our immediate perception. The Importance of Accountability Uriah's presence serves as a silent rebuke to David's actions. We need accountability in our lives to help us stay true to our values and commitments. Faithfulness in Relationships Uriah's loyalty to his fellow soldiers and to his king highlights the importance of faithfulness in all our relationships, whether personal or professional.(9) At the door of the king's house.--Probably in the guard chamber at the entrance of the palace. (Comp. 1Kings 14:27-28.) It is quite unnecessary to suppose that Uriah had any suspicion of what had been done. His conduct and language is simply that of a brave, frank, generous-hearted soldier. Hebrew But Uriahאוּרִיָּ֗ה (’ū·rî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 223: Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites slept וַיִּשְׁכַּ֣ב (way·yiš·kaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down at the door פֶּ֚תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way of the palace בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house with אֵ֖ת (’êṯ) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his master’s אֲדֹנָ֑יו (’ă·ḏō·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller servants; עַבְדֵ֣י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant he did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no go down יָרַ֖ד (yā·raḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his house. בֵּיתֽוֹ׃ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Samuel 11:9 NIV2 Samuel 11:9 NLT 2 Samuel 11:9 ESV 2 Samuel 11:9 NASB 2 Samuel 11:9 KJV 2 Samuel 11:9 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 11:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 11:9 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 11:9 French Bible 2 Samuel 11:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 11:9 But Uriah slept at the door (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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