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Bathsheba ( / bæθˈʃiːbə / or / ˈbæθʃɪbə /; Hebrew: בַּת־שֶׁבַע, Baṯ-šeḇaʿ, Bat-Sheva or Batsheva, "daughter of Sheba" or "daughter of the oath") [1] was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later of David, according to the Hebrew Bible. She was the mother of Solomon, who succeeded David as king, making her the Gebirah (queen mother).
Sep 12, 2023 · The story of Bathsheba in the Bible is often eclipsed by the story of David. Only a few key parts are well known. Bathsheba’s story has drawn judgement from many when compassion and respect are more deserved because her story is one of redemption.
Bathsheba was the beautiful grand-daughter of Ahitophel, a shrewd military and political counselor of David. She belonged to an elite warrior family, and her husband Uriah was a high-ranking professional soldier, one of the respected warriors called The Thirty.
Jun 25, 2019 · Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a warrior in King David's army. One day while Uriah was away at war, King David was walking on his rooftop and saw the beautiful Bathsheba taking her evening bath. David summoned Bathsheba and forced her to commit adultery with him.
Bathsheba is first introduced by name when the king sends messengers to enquire after the woman, who report: “Is this not Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam, wife of Uriah the Hittite?”
Sep 28, 2022 · Bible Story of King David and Bathsheba, the Wife of Uriah. The story of David and Bathsheba reminds us of how great men who are called by God are still humans and struggle with sin. This is a summary of the Biblical account of David and Bathsheba.
Mar 22, 2019 · Who is Bathsheba? What is her story, do you know it? And what are the facts the Bible offers us about this woman? Many of us, when hearing the name Bathsheba, recognize her as the beautiful woman mixed in a tangle of adultery with King David.
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 ).
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.
Jun 7, 2023 · Bathsheba is best known for the story of David’s adultery, as described in 2 Samuel 11. This narrative highlights the contrast between the faithfulness of Uriah and Bathsheba and David’s lustful desires.
