But Uriah slept at the door of the king’s house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house.
But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king's palace with all the other servants of his master, and did not go down to his own house.
This verse shows Uriah's loyalty and dedication - he refused to enjoy the comfort of his own home while his fellow soldiers were still at war.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during King David's attempt to cover up his affair with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, by bringing Uriah home from battle hoping he would sleep with his wife. Uriah was a Hittite warrior in David's army who was fighting in the siege of Rabbah. His refusal to go home demonstrated the military code of honor that soldiers shouldn't enjoy domestic pleasures while their comrades remained in battle.
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