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Bathsheba
The wife of Uriah whom David took, and afterward mother of Solomon; her story exposes David's great sin.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Family & lineage
BibleWife of Uriah the Hittite whom David took, and afterward mother of Solomon.
2 Samuel 11:3; 1 Kings 1:30
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Solomon
Life, role & deeds
ScholarlyHer first husband 'Uriah the Hittite' reflects the real presence of people of Hittite/northern origin in David's kingdom.
Onomastic and historical study
Where in scripture
2 Samuel1 Kings1 ChroniclesPsalms
2 Samuel 11:32 Samuel 12:241 Kings 1:111 Kings 1:151 Kings 1:161 Kings 1:281 Kings 1:301 Kings 1:311 Kings 2:131 Kings 2:181 Kings 2:191 Chronicles 3:5Psalms 51:1
Family
In their own words — 8 recorded sayings
“And the woman became with child; and she sent word to David that she was with child.” — 2 Samuel 11:5
“And she said to him, My lord, you took an oath by the Lord your God and gave your word to your servant, saying, Truly, Solomon your son will be king after me, seated on the seat of my kingdom. And now, see, Adonijah has made himself king without my lord's knowledge; And has put to death oxen and fat beasts and sheep in great numbers, and has sent for all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab, the captain of the army; but he has not sent for Solomon your servant. And now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, waiting for you to say who is to take the place of…” — 1 Kings 1:17-21
“Then Bath-sheba went down on her face on the earth before the king giving him honour, and said, May my lord King David go on living for ever.” — 1 Kings 1:31
“Then Adonijah, the son of Haggith, came to Bath-sheba, the mother of Solomon. And she said, Come you in peace? And he said, Yes, in peace.” — 1 Kings 2:13
“Then he said, I have something to say to you. And she said, Say on.” — 1 Kings 2:14
“And Bath-sheba said, Good! I will make your request to the king.” — 1 Kings 2:18
“Then she said, I have one small request to make to you; do not say, No, to me. And the king said, Say on, my mother, for I will not say, No, to you.” — 1 Kings 2:20
“And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother for a wife.” — 1 Kings 2:21
Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).
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