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
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel 11, King David had committed adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, a Hittite soldier in his army, and was attempting to cover up the resulting pregnancy. David summoned Uriah from the battlefield, hoping he would go home and sleep with his wife to make the child appear to be his. Instead, Uriah demonstrated his unwavering loyalty by sleeping at the king's door with the servants, reflecting the cultural expectation that soldiers remain dedicated to their duties during wartime.
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