KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One evening, David got up from his bed and walked on the roof of his palace. From the rooftop, he saw a woman bathing, and she was very beautiful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the moment when King David saw Bathsheba bathing, which would lead to a series of tragic choices that changed his life forever.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred during the spring when kings typically went to war, but David had stayed home in Jerusalem while his army fought the Ammonites. Houses in ancient Israel had flat roofs that were used as living spaces, and the king's palace would have been elevated, giving David a view into nearby courtyards where people bathed for privacy.
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