at the time , &c.: i. e, the next spring. children = sons. Rabbah . The capital of Ammon (Deuteronomy 3:11 .Joshua 13:25; Joshua 13:25 ). But David tarried . Note contrast with "kings" going forth, above, and this word "But". read more
washing = bathing. Probably in the court below. read more
Bath-sheba . Called Bath-shua, 1 Chronicles 3:5 . Eliam . Called "Ammiel", 1 Chronicles 3:5 . The son of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 23:34 ). Uriah . One of David's faithful soldiers (2 Samuel 23:39 . Married the daughter of Eliam (2 Samuel 11:3 ), who was the son of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 23:34 ). This relationship probably led to Ahithophel's disloyalty (2 Samuel 15:12 ). read more
for = and when. purified . Compare Leviticus 15:18 . It is possible to be more punctilious about the ceremonial Law than the moral Law. read more
sent and told : that David might shield her from the death penalty (Leviticus 20:10 ). read more
thy soul = thou (emph.) Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . men . Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . read more
men . Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 . read more
from = from off, as in 2 Samuel 11:24 . read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27
11:1-20:26 CONFLICTS IN DAVID’S FAMILYDavid takes Bathsheba as wife (11:1-12:31)While the Israelite army was out fighting another battle against Ammon, David, back in Jerusalem, committed a series of sins that brought him sorrow and trouble for the rest of his life. To begin with, he was guilty of sexual immorality with Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, one of David’s top soldiers (11:1-5; cf. 23:39).On discovering that Bathsheba was pregnant, David thought of a plan to cover up his sin. He recalled... read more