2 Samuel 11:6 ASV

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Giving Rein to Self-Indulgence 2 Samuel 11:1-13 This was not an isolated sin. For some time, backsliding had been eating out David’s heart. The cankerworm takes its toll before the noble tree crashes to the ground. See Psalms 51:8 . Joab and his brave soldiers were in the thick of a great conflict. Rabbah was being besieged and had not fallen. It was a time when kings went out to battle, but David tarried at home. It was a fatal lethargy. If the king had been in his place, this sin would... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

In the whole of the Old Testament literature there is no chapter more tragic or full of solemn and searching warning than this. Carefully pondering it, we notice the downward steps logically following each other in rapid succession. First, "David tarried at Jerusalem." It was the time of war, and his place was with the army. Instead of being there, he had remained behind, in the sphere of temptation. This is not to say that the place of peace is more perilous than that of war, but rather that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1-17

David Sinks Into Spiritual Apathy Which Results In Mounting Sins Of The Most Serious Kind (2 Samuel 11:1-17 ). In this chapter we are brought face to face with a David who had clearly fallen out of touch with YHWH. Nothing else can explain why he so continually ignored YHWH’s clear commandments. It can in fact only be seen as resulting from the fact that he had fallen into a state of complete spiritual insensibility, totally unlike the picture that we have of him elsewhere, both in this book... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sam 11. David, Bath-sheba, and Uriah (J). 2 Samuel 11:1-Deuteronomy : . In the spring, at the beginning of the season suitable for military operations, Joab and the army set out to besiege Rabbah ( Jeremiah 49:2 *); David stayed at home. He committed adultery with Bath-sheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, who was in the field with Joab. Uriah would be a ger ( 2 Samuel 1:13 *); his name, “ Yahweh is light,” shows that he was a worshipper of Yahweh. 2 Samuel 11:6-1 Chronicles : . David makes... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES 2 Samuel 11:1. “After the year,” etc., rather, at the return of the year, i.e., in the spring when kings were accustomed to begin military operations. “His servants,” the military chieftans about his person. “All Israel,” i.e., the whole army. “The children of Amnion.” “It was usual, when some strong point was attacked, to ravage the land far and near by incursion parties.” (Erdmann.)2 Samuel 11:2. “In an eveningtlde,” etc. When the mid-day rest was over, and noon... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Chapter 11Now in chapter eleven.It came to pass, after these things that Joab, and the army in the springtime when it was a good time to go out and fight, after the winter rains were over, Joab with the forces went again against Ammon. [Or the Ammonites.] And David one evening, after his afternoon siesta, was taking a stroll on his roof: and from this vantage point, [up on his roof, looking over the city,] he noticed in the courtyard of a neighboring house a beautiful woman bathing. [David... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 11:1-27

2 Samuel 11:1 . When kings go forth to war. After the latter rain, early in May, when the campaign could open, and when the main of their harvest was saved. Rabbah was the capital of the Ammonites, very populous, and situated on the Jabbok. The city built on its ruins is the Philadelphia mentioned by St. John. Revelation 3:7. 2 Samuel 11:2 . An evening tide. Eglon, and Ishbosheth, reposed during the heat of noon. The rich still indulge in this custom, in all the warmer climates. 2... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Samuel 11:2-24

2 Samuel 11:2-24And it came to pass in an eventide. The fall and punishment of David illustratedI. The circumstances of David previous to His fall. For several years he had been in a state of great trouble: But it was not in this state of trial and affliction that he offended. During this period we see him exercising, in a remarkable degree, the faith, the resignation, the humility, the patience, the meekness of the servant of God. But now God had brought his troubles to a close. For some years... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 11:6

2Sa 11:6 And David sent to Joab, [saying], Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David. Ver. 6. And David sent to Joab, &c. ] To prevent Bathsheba’s miseries, wherein he also was sure to have a great share, David casteth about how to colour and cover his sin with fair pretences, - as Alcibiades embroidered a curtain with lions and eagles, to cover his pictures of owls and apes, - but all would not do, God so disposing that David’s sin should come to light. Send me Uriah the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Samuel 11:6

Send me: Genesis 4:7, Genesis 38:18-Isaiah :, 1 Samuel 15:30, Job 20:12-2 Chronicles :, Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 26:70, Matthew 26:72, Matthew 26:74 Reciprocal: Joshua 7:21 - they are hid 1 Samuel 26:6 - Hittite 2 Samuel 20:22 - And Joab 2 Samuel 23:39 - Uriah 1 Chronicles 1:13 - Heth 1 Chronicles 11:41 - Uriah read more