Couples in the Bible: David and Bathsheba
The story of David and Bathsheba is the best known among King David and his wives. Bathsheba is the daughter of Eliam. {2 Samuel 11:3} When David first sees Bathsheba bathing on the rooftop, she…
Lessons from King David: Bathsheba
David has sent his men to fight the Ammonites. We are not told why he did not go with them, but he is at the palace where he “got up from taking his nap and…
Mothers of Bible: Bathsheba, Heartache to Queen Mother
We all know the story of David and Bathsheba, but have you thought of how her relationship with David affected her role as a mother? Bathsheba is the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Uriah is…
Hall of Faith: David flawed, but faithful
David is described as a man after God’s own heart. {1 Samuel 13:14}, so it is no surprise that he made the Hall of Faith. We first meet David as a young shepherd boy and…
Genealogy of Jesus: The Wife of Uriah
In the genealogy of Jesus, mentioned in Matthew 1, we are told “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife.” We know from the Biblical account found in 2 Samuel 11,…
Second Chances: David and Bathsheba
We are continuing our study on second chances. We are told that David was a man “after God’s own heart.” However, we are also shown David’s failures and mistakes. Like the rest of us, he…