2 Samuel 11:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:14-27

When David's project of fathering the child upon Uriah himself failed, so that, in process of time, Uriah would certainly know the wrong that had been done him, to prevent the fruits of his revenge, the devil put it into David's heart to take him off, and then neither he nor Bath-sheba would be in any danger (what prosecution could there be when there was no prosecutor?), suggesting further that, when Uriah was out of the way, Bath-sheba might, if he pleased, be his own for ever. Adulteries... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:25

Then David said to the messenger ,.... Whom he dispatched again to Joab upon the delivery of his message: thus shall thou say to Joab ; in the name of David: let not this thing displease thee ; be not grieved, and cast down, and intimidated at the repulse he had met with, and the loss of so many brave men, and especially Uriah: for the sword devours one as well as another ; officers as well as soldiers the strong as well as the weak, the valiant and courageous as well as the more... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:25

The sword devoureth one as well as another - What abominable hypocrisy was here! He well knew that Uriah's death was no chance-medley; he was by his own order thrust on the edge of the sword. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:18-27

Complicity in evil. The facts are: 1 . Joab, having executed the wicked commission, sends word to David as to the progress of the war. 2 . He furnishes the messenger with a means of appeasing the probable wrath of David on his learning that the conflict was more serious than either he or Joab looked for, namely, an announcement of Uriah's death. 3 . The messenger carefully describes the seriousness of the engagement with the enemy, and concludes by referring to the death of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:22-27

( JERUSALEM , RABBAH .) Concealment of sin. Order of events: 1 . Report of Uriah's death ( 2 Samuel 11:22-25 ). 2 . Bathsheba mourns (seven days, 1 Samuel 31:13 ) for her husband ( 2 Samuel 11:26 ), being probably unacquainted with the manner in which it was brought about. 3 . David makes her his wife. 4 . Joab takes Rabbah, except the citadel ( 2 Samuel 12:26 ). 5 . David, on receiving Joab's message, goes to Rabbah and conquers the city ( 2 Samuel... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:25

Let not this thing displease thee. David professes to be satisfied with Joab's apology, and bids him, if the war is in the main going on prosperously, not to be too much distressed at a temporary reverse. As for Uriah's death, of course it is to be regretted, but such is the fortune of war, and the sword devours now one and now another. The last words, encourage thou him, have provoked comment, as though the messenger was to aid and abet Joab. They simply mean "Give him a message of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:25

2 Samuel 11:25. Let not this thing displease thee Be not disheartened by this loss. David showed no sign of grief or displeasure at these tidings, as he heard the news, which he desired, of Uriah’s death. The sword devoureth one as well as another Makes no distinction between good and bad. Make thy battle more strong, &c. Assault the city with greater force, till thou art made master of it. And encourage thou him Joab and his soldiery. 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 11:25

displease thee = be evil in thine eyes. This event put David in Joab's power, which Joab freely used. David was not tongue-tied in 2 Samuel 3:29 ; but from now he had to endure Joab's insolence, being too suspicious to trust him, and too weak to dismiss him. Compare 2 Samuel 14:19 ; 2 Samuel 19:7 . 1 Kings 2:5 , 1 Kings 2:32 , 1 Kings 2:33 . one as well as another = now this one, now that one. 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:14-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:25

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:18-27

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:22-27

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 11:25

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

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