2 Samuel 11:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

David said to Uriah, 'Stay here today as well, and tomorrow I will let you go back.' So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day and the next day too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is trying to keep Uriah in Jerusalem longer, continuing his attempt to cover up his sin with Bathsheba by getting Uriah to sleep with his wife.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel 11, King David had already committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, a devoted soldier fighting in David's army. David summoned Uriah from the battlefield as part of his scheme to cover up the affair by getting Uriah to sleep with Bathsheba, making it appear that the child she was carrying was Uriah's. However, Uriah's loyalty and integrity kept him from going home, as he chose to remain in Jerusalem with the other soldiers.

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