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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:11

2 Samuel 11:11. The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents It appears by this that the custom which we read of, 1 Samuel 4:4, of carrying the ark with them into the field, was still continued. It was done, no doubt, both for the encouragement of the army, who were taught to consider it as a token of the divine presence with them, and favour to them, and also for their direction, that they might consult God in any difficult case. My lord Joab and the servants of my lord are in the open... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 11:11

thy soul = thou (emph.) Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . men . Hebrew. 'ish. App-14 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 11:11

2 Samuel 11:11. And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, &c.— Nothing can be more elegant and heroic than this answer of Uriah. After all that the critics have said upon the subject, it seems to be very plain from hence, that the ark now accompanied the army, as we know it did on a former occasion; see 1Sa 4:5 in order to animate the soldiers by so sacred a symbol of the divine presence: and there is more reason to suppose that this was the case at present, as the expedition appears... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 11:6-25

David’s murder of Uriah 11:6-25David compounded his sin by trying to cover it up rather than confessing it. He tried three cover-ups: a "clean" one (2 Samuel 11:6-11), a "dirty" one (2 Samuel 11:12-13), and a "criminal" one (2 Samuel 11:14-17). [Note: Walter Vogels, "David’s Greatness in His Sin and Repentance," The Way 15:4 (1975):246.] David’s suggestion that Uriah go home and "wash his feet" (2 Samuel 11:8) may have been an encouragement to enjoy his wife sexually since "feet" in the Old... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

David and BathshebaThis narrative is of the greatest value. It shows the faithfulness and the high morality of the historian, who relates, without a single attempt at palliation, this scandalous chapter in the great king’s history. Further, the position of the prophet, even in these early days, as the ’conscience’ of the individual or the nation, is clearly described. What Nathan is to David, Elijah (with equal courage) is to Ahab. In other nations, even in much later times, such an act if... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Samuel 11:11

(11) The ark, and Israel, and Judah.—notwithstanding the experience of the capture of the Ark by the Philistines in the days of Eli (1 Samuel 4:11), it seems to have been still customary to carry it out in war as a symbol of God’s presence and pledge of His favour. (Comp. 1 Samuel 14:18.) The separate mention of Israel and Judah gives no indication of a late date for this book, since these two parts of the nation had already been separated, and even hostile to each other in the early years of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

CHAPTER XIV.DAVID AND URIAH.2 Samuel 11:1-27.HOW ardently would most, if not all readers, of the life of David have wished that it had ended before this chapter! Its golden era has passed away, and what remains is little else than a chequered tale of crime and punishment. On former occasions, under the influence of strong and long-continued temptations, we have seen his faith give way and a spirit of dissimulation appear; but these were like spots on the sun, not greatly obscuring his general... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

III. DAVID’S SIN, CHASTISEMENT AND RESTORATION 1. David’s Great Sin CHAPTER 11 1. David’s great sin (2 Samuel 11:1-5 ) 2. David sends for Uriah (2 Samuel 11:6-13 ) 3. The murder of Uriah (2 Samuel 11:14-25 ) 4. David makes Bath-sheba his wife (2 Samuel 11:26-27 ) We see the king once more in his house. He sent Joab, his servants and all Israel to battle again against Ammon. Was it not his business as king to go forth with Israel as he had done before? Instead he remains in ease and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 11:11

11:11 And Uriah said unto David, {f} The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in tents; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open fields; shall I then go into mine house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? [as] thou livest, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing.(f) By this God would touch David’s conscience, for seeing the fidelity and religion of his servant, he would declare himself forgetful of God, and injurious to his servant. read more