2 Samuel 11:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king’s house, and there followed him a mess of meat from the king.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David told Uriah, 'Go home to your house and wash your feet.' So Uriah left the king's palace, and the king sent a gift of food from his table to follow him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is trying to get Uriah to go home to his wife (hoping they will sleep together) by giving him permission to rest and even sending him a royal gift.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place after David's adultery with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, who has become pregnant. David has called Uriah back from battle, hoping that if Uriah sleeps with his wife, everyone will think the baby is Uriah's rather than David's. 'Washing feet' was a common expression for relaxing at home after a journey.

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