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Bathsheba, in the Hebrew Bible, wife of Uriah the Hittite; she later became one of the wives of King David and the mother of King Solomon. She successfully conspired to win the succession to the throne for Solomon and occupied an influential position as the queen mother.
Jun 23, 2021 · In Brief. The biblical narratives featuring Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-12; 1 Kings 1-2) entail adultery and bloodshed, prophetic rebuke and tragic consequences, and the breaking and making of the throne. From his roof, King David (reigns c. 1005–965 BCE) sees beautiful Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, bathing, and he lies with her.
Why? The story of Bathsheba has two parts: 1 Bathsheba and King David ( 2 Samuel 11:1-26, 12:15-25) Bathsheba was a beautiful, clever and unscrupulous woman. She was seen by King David as she bathed, desired by him, and subsequently became pregnant to him even though married to the soldier Uriah.
Mar 22, 2019 · Here are 7 facts you should know from the Bible’s story of Bathsheba. Image Credit: Getty Images. 1. Bathsheba experienced sin’s far-reaching impact. The first decision to impact Bathsheba, which led to the terrible and deadly embroilment of sin, came from King David.
Bathsheba (Heb. בַּת־שֶׁבַע, in 1 Chron. 3:5 בַּת־שׁוּעַ), wife of David and mother of Solomon. Bathsheba was originally the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David’s warriors. During the war against Rabbath-Ammon ( II Sam. 11 ), David saw Bathsheba and ordered her brought to his palace.
Bathsheba. the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety. Easton's Bible Dictionary. Daughter of the oath, or of seven, called also Bath-shu'a ( 1 Chronicles 3:5 ), was the daughter of Eliam ( 2 Samuel 11:3) or Ammiel ( 1 Chronicles 3:5 ), and wife of Uriah the Hittite. David committed adultery with her ( 2 Samuel 11:4, 5; Psalm 51:1 ).
May 7, 2019 · Cynthia Astle. Updated on May 07, 2019. Bathsheba was King David's most famous and controversial wife, in part because their marriage came after an illicit extramarital affair at the height of David's reign over Judah and Israel (circa 1005–965 BCE).
