2 Samuel 11:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when Uriah was come unto him, David demanded of him how Joab did, and how the people did, and how the war prospered.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When Uriah came to him, David asked him how Joab was doing, how the soldiers were doing, and how the war was going.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is asking Uriah casual questions about the war and his commander, but this is really just small talk to cover up his real reason for calling Uriah back from battle.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place during Israel's war against the Ammonites, where David's army was besieging the city of Rabbah. David had secretly summoned Uriah home from the battlefield because David had committed adultery with Uriah's wife Bathsheba and gotten her pregnant. David was hoping Uriah would sleep with his wife so the pregnancy could be covered up.

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