And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.
When David called for him, Uriah ate and drank with the king, and David made him drunk. But when evening came, Uriah went to sleep on his bed with his master's servants instead of going home to his house.
David is trying to manipulate Uriah by getting him drunk, hoping he'll go home to his wife, but Uriah still refuses to enjoy the comfort of home while his fellow soldiers are at war.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's attempt to cover up his adultery with Bathsheba, who is now pregnant. David has recalled Uriah from battle, hoping he will sleep with his wife so the pregnancy can be attributed to Uriah. However, Uriah's integrity and loyalty to his fellow soldiers prevents him from going home, even when intoxicated.
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