2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:1 The story of the Ammonite war
continues up through 2 Samuel 11:1 and concludes in 2 Samuel 12:26. In
between comes the account of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:2).
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:2 Archaeological discoveries suggest
that THE ROOF OF THE KING’S HOUSE may have overlooked the entire
city (see illustration). BATHING. See note on v. 4.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:3 URIAH THE HITTITE is listed among
David’s top warriors, the “thirty,” in 2 Samuel 23:39.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:4 SENT MESSENGERS AND TOOK HER.
Considering David’s elaborate attempt to cover up his act of
adultery (vv. 2 Samuel 11:6), it is hardly likely that he made his
intention clear when he summoned Bathsheba. Since she had been
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:6 Instead of repenting and trying to
settle the matter openly, David tries to cover up his adultery.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:9 Sexual intercourse was a source of
ritual impurity (Leviticus 15:18), and so it was avoided during a
military campaign, as is mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5. Uriah considered
himself still on duty, in contrast to David.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:14 URIAH unknowingly takes with him the
LETTER that orders him killed. David is so overwhelmed by the need to
cover up his wrongdoings that he will take the life of his faithful
soldier.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:21 JERUBBESHETH. See note on 4:4. CAST
AN UPPER MILLSTONE ON HIM FROM THE WALL. See Judges 9:53.
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2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 11:26 The MOURNING period was probably
seven days (Genesis 50:10; 1 Samuel 31:13).
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