What exception is mentioned in 1 Kings 15:5 regarding David's actions? The Exception Identified “because David did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything He commanded him all the days of his life—except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.” (1 Kings 15:5) What the Verse Affirms about David • A lifetime marked by obedience: David “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.” • Single noted failure: “except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.” What Happened ‘in the Matter of Uriah’ • 2 Samuel 11 records David’s adultery with Bathsheba and subsequent arranged death of her husband, Uriah. • 2 Samuel 12:9 — Nathan confronts David: “You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife as your own.” Why Scripture Highlights This Single Exception • Gravity of sin: adultery, deceit, and murder (2 Samuel 11:14–17). • Covenant king accountable to God’s law (Deuteronomy 17:18–20). • Consequences followed: family turmoil and national distress (2 Samuel 12:10–12). David’s Response Demonstrates True Repentance • Confession: “I have sinned against the LORD” (2 Samuel 12:13). • Penitential prayer: Psalm 51—“Have mercy on me, O God… wash me thoroughly from my iniquity.” • Restoration: though forgiven, David still bore temporal consequences (2 Samuel 12:14–23). Takeaways for Today • God remembers repentance yet records sin honestly. • A single lapse can mar an otherwise faithful life; vigilance matters (1 Corinthians 10:12). • Genuine confession opens the way for mercy (1 John 1:9). Summary The lone exception noted in 1 Kings 15:5 is David’s sin concerning Uriah the Hittite—his orchestration of Uriah’s death after taking Bathsheba. In every other matter, Scripture commends David’s wholehearted obedience to the LORD. |
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